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R773 WMV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 WMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,738 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,738 miles

both front and rear number plates slightly damaged

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear brake flexi ferrels starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Mar 2009 86,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear number plates slightly damaged

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear brake flexi ferrels starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2008 84,850 miles

Oil leak

coolant header tank loose

exhaust rear box hanger corroded

fromt number plate slightly damaged

front discs worn

front seat frames worn slight play in backrests

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

small chip in windscreen inside swept area

Fail 23 Feb 2008 84,850 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Oil leak

coolant header tank loose

exhaust rear box hanger corroded

fromt number plate slightly damaged

front discs worn

front seat frames worn slight play in backrests

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

small chip in windscreen inside swept area

Pass 3 Feb 2007 63,811 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,471 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 60,471 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R773 WMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R773 WMV, 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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What year was R773 WMV registered?

R773 WMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R773 WMV safe to buy?

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