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R344 BPW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,788 mi
Last recorded166,788 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 BPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 166,788 miles

both front coil springs corroded

rack and pinnion noisey in operation

Fail 29 Oct 2011 166,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

noted on test right hand rear brake efficency lower than left hand side advise attension

rack and pinnion noisey in operation

Pass 4 Nov 2010 155,925 miles

n/s hand brake cable split

headlamp aim on lower limit both sides

n/ s outer sill rusted

Pass 8 Nov 2009 147,409 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner edge close to cord construction

o/s/r brake performance low

rear brake application uneven

rear tyres cracking up

Fail 8 Nov 2009 147,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner edge close to cord construction

o/s/r brake performance low

rear brake application uneven

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 1 Oct 2008 132,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 118,216 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 110,329 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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R344 BPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R344 BPW, 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 R344 BPW registered?

R344 BPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R344 BPW safe to buy?

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