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R819 WMV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,253 mi
Last recorded99,253 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 WMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,813 miles

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

both headlamp assy mounts damaged but secure

general deterioration of rear exhaust

slight earth fault n/s/r lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,220 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 85,176 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear silencer fouls spring hanger mounting

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,204 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 77,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,148 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,689 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 50,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 43,646 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 34,171 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

rear tyre walls perished

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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R819 WMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R819 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 R819 WMV registered?

R819 WMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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