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R918 WLD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

97,433 mi
Last recorded97,433 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 WLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,433 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,433 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,350 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 95,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,146 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,146 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,828 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 51,499 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 51,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,865 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,794 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 44,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,362 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 42,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,588 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,588 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,230 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 30,230 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R918 WLD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R918 WLD, 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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R918 WLD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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