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R748 WDP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,273 mi
Last recorded165,273 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 WDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 165,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 159,753 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 154,750 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside sills

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 149,048 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 149,024 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2015 145,585 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 145,580 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 139,116 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 128,763 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 128,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 119,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 115,328 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 115,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 112,296 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 112,296 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,943 miles

offside track rod end worn

Pass 25 Apr 2008 103,225 miles

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

clutch not clearing,o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 22 Apr 2008 103,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

clutch not clearing,o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 4 May 2006 96,394 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 96,394 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R748 WDP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R748 WDP, 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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R748 WDP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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