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R247 KVO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,787 mi
Last recorded211,787 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 KVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 211,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 198,850 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 198,850 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 187,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 175,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 163,346 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 148,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 134,006 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,039 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight cracks to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,972 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre tyre perished on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2011 101,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

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

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

nsr tyre tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,405 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,116 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 82,116 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,986 miles

chassis corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2008 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,590 miles

chassis corroding

oil leak

some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 13 Jun 2007 72,587 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

chassis corroging

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,666 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 65,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R247 KVO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R247 KVO, 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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R247 KVO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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