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R177 JSG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,466 mi
Last recorded110,466 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 JSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2007 110,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 110,466 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,668 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 102,668 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 93,501 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 93,501 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R177 JSG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R177 JSG, 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 R177 JSG registered?

R177 JSG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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