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R220 PKV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,986 mi
Last recorded107,986 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 PKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,986 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 107,981 miles

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

fan belt cracking

rear brake flexys starting to rust

slight engine oil leak

small amount of damage to front cross member

Fail 8 Jan 2013 104,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side light aim not checked

off side light aim not checked

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

near side light aim not checked

off side light aim not checked

Fail 3 Jan 2013 104,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

near side front wiper split

near side light aim not checked

off side light aim not checked

Pass 21 Dec 2011 102,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside front brake hose slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 102,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside front brake hose slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 97,025 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 91,487 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

surface corrosion too rear cross member

Fail 1 Dec 2009 91,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

surface corrosion too rear cross member

Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 80,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 75,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 65,159 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R220 PKV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R220 PKV, 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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R220 PKV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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