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R227 BHK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 BHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 109,999 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 104,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

clutch heavy

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 97,210 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 27 Jan 2010 97,203 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,017 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 97,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,329 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 90,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,818 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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R227 BHK 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 66.7%.

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 R227 BHK, 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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R227 BHK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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