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R708 WGM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,965 mi
Last recorded98,965 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 WGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,965 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 98,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,944 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion quarter (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 91,405 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 82,855 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 82,855 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,194 miles

both rear sills/door shuts corroded not to excess

Pass 9 Jun 2012 65,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR BRAKE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DIM

Fail 9 Jun 2012 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR BRAKE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DIM

WIPERS NOT TESTED

Pass 4 May 2011 59,806 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,888 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2010 53,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 44,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,215 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,293 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 37,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,505 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 25,331 miles

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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R708 WGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R708 WGM, 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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R708 WGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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