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R226 CEE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,206 mi
Last recorded121,206 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 CEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 121,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 119,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 117,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill rusty not holed at time of test

Pass 12 May 2009 114,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight seepage from steering rack

tow ball not fitted to hitch at time of test

Pass 20 May 2008 107,232 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 13 May 2008 107,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 25 May 2007 106,201 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 105,819 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2006 95,001 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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R226 CEE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R226 CEE, 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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R226 CEE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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