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R228 HVV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,058 mi
Last recorded102,058 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 HVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,058 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod slight play

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,349 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,341 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,931 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2013 97,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,995 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 95,398 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 95,391 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 92,623 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 92,602 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,565 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 81,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,740 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 72,733 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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R228 HVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R228 HVV, 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 R228 HVV registered?

R228 HVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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