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R817 WMV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,614 mi
Last recorded104,614 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 WMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,614 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,481 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 80,003 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,003 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,384 miles

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

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED [TEMP FITTED]

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

REAR REG PLATE CRACKED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,281 miles

LPG filler outer cap missing

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2007 69,724 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 69,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

bonnet pull handle broken

Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,983 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 61,983 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet release broken.

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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R817 WMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R817 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 R817 WMV registered?

R817 WMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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