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R157 KNH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 KNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 106,345 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,763 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 102,763 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 85,676 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,150 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 66,310 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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R157 KNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R157 KNH, 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 R157 KNH registered?

R157 KNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R157 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 KNH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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