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R690 WOL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,362 mi
Last recorded157,362 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 WOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 157,362 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracks but small and okay at time of test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2016 157,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracks but small and okay at time of test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 147,345 miles

rear valance/cossmember badly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 147,345 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear valance/cossmember badly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 136,013 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 136,013 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 123,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 111,324 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,050 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 88,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,791 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 61,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2006 53,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door mirror cracked

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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R690 WOL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 104,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R690 WOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R690 WOL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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