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R163 JBD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,425 mi
Last recorded77,425 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 JBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 77,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 77,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 77,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,943 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 76,532 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 75,721 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2016 74,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 May 2016 74,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 73,982 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 73,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 72,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2012 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 70,728 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 69,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,829 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 67,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 65,723 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 64,386 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 64,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 62,617 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 62,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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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R163 JBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R163 JBD, 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 R163 JBD registered?

R163 JBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R163 JBD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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