MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch faulty
number one injector has a light misting of fuel
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch faulty
number one injector has a light misting of fuel
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
N/S F and O/s F and O/s/ rear tyres side walls perrished
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Bonnet release handle insecure
Centre exhaust rubber mounts missing
Damage to o/s/f body work
Drivers door check strap missing
Engine and gearbox leaking oil
Front bumper insecure
Light misting of fuel around fuel pump
Live feed wire to glow plugs has been fed though drivers door hinge
N/s wing mirror missing
N/s/r tyre perished
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear bumper insecure
Spare wheel missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Bonnet release handle insecure
Centre exhaust rubber mounts missing
Damage to o/s/f body work
Drivers door check strap missing
Engine and gearbox leaking oil
Front bumper insecure
Light misting of fuel around fuel pump
Live feed wire to glow plugs has been fed though drivers door hinge
N/s wing mirror missing
N/s/r tyre perished
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear bumper insecure
Spare wheel missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre split and perished not exposing cord
spare wheel missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre split and perished not exposing cord
severe oil leak
spare wheel missing
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED PLAY IN STEERING RACK BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES PERISHED CLOSE TO LIMIT SUGGEST REPLACEMENT AS A MATTER OF COURSE
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON TREAD PATTERN
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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R228 BJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 112,032 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 R228 BJO, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R228 BJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 September 1997.
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