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R174 VJH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,073 mi
Last recorded128,073 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 VJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,073 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 128,062 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,529 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 124,528 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,028 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL/WHEEL ARCH AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 116,028 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL/WHEEL ARCH AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 112,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers rear seat back loose but secure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,570 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ends of wiper blades split

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,818 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

greese seep from near side front c v clip

Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,208 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight greese seep from near side c v clip

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,475 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,269 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 67,269 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 97,471 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 45,000 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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R174 VJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R174 VJH, 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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R174 VJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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