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R429 BKE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,575 mi
Last recorded132,575 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 BKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 132,575 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 132,575 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Chip in n/s/f headlamp lense.

Front wipers deteriorated!

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear door lower lock insecure if not forced fully home!

Pass 28 Apr 2006 127,023 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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R429 BKE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R429 BKE, 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 R429 BKE registered?

R429 BKE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R429 BKE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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