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R891 WGX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,175 mi
Last recorded104,175 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 WGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 104,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 104,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 104,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 104,175 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 104,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 104,175 miles

brake pedal rubber pad worn

nearside rear suspension bump stop fraid / cracking at end

spare wheel missing

Pass 14 Feb 2009 104,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 105,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 105,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 104,200 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 104,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 103,654 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R891 WGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R891 WGX, 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 R891 WGX registered?

R891 WGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R891 WGX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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