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R176 VJH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,077 mi
Last recorded120,077 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 VJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 120,077 miles

o/s/r outer sill rusty

slight noise o/s/r hub bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2013 111,155 miles

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

both outer sills rusty

rear no plate cracked

slight noise o/s/r hub brg

Fail 26 Oct 2013 111,155 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills rusty

rear no plate cracked

slight noise o/s/r hub brg

Pass 24 Nov 2012 101,353 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel hub

Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,030 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 95,027 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,833 miles

Both outer sills will soon need attention

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 93,833 miles

Both outer sills will soon need attention

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,965 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 89,342 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 86,090 miles

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

slight oil leak from oil sump

water leak from water pump

Fail 15 Nov 2007 86,090 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight oil leak from oil sump

water leak from water pump

Pass 26 Oct 2006 81,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 77,506 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 77,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R176 VJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R176 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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What year was R176 VJH registered?

R176 VJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R176 VJH shows 15 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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