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R998 BCA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,402 mi
Last recorded104,402 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 BCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,402 miles

front pipe rusty and slight blow

Fail 1 Feb 2013 104,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pipe rusty and slight blow

Pass 28 Jan 2012 95,640 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2012 95,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2011 89,625 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 89,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,401 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 84,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,941 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 67,249 miles

as advisory notice number 153072717007

Fail 12 Jan 2007 67,249 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Dec 2005 55,280 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

altenator belt requires adjusting

battery insecure

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 55,280 miles

altenator belt requires adjusting

battery insecure

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

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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R998 BCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R998 BCA, 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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What year was R998 BCA registered?

R998 BCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R998 BCA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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