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R861 XGV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,554 mi
Last recorded165,554 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 XGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 165,554 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear tyre getting low

oil leak

screen damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2007 158,775 miles

both rear flexi hose ferrals slightly corroded

engine oil leak

o/s headlamp aim just passed on highline

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

outer fuel tank cap cover missing

rear regestration plate deteriorated

slight freeplay steering rack both sides

Fail 10 Feb 2007 158,600 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear flexi hose ferrals slightly corroded

engine oil leak

o/s headlm ap aim just passed on high line

outer fuel tank cap cover missing

rear number plate deteriorated

slight freeplay steering rack both sides

Pass 13 Jan 2006 144,392 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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R861 XGV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R861 XGV, 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 R861 XGV registered?

R861 XGV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R861 XGV safe to buy?

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