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R186 CJV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,160 mi
Last recorded172,160 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 CJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 172,160 miles

engine sump coroded and leaking oil

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Fail 10 Sep 2010 172,157 miles

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

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

engine sump coroded and leaking oil

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2009 167,010 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

parts of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2009 167,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

parts of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2008 160,150 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 13 Sep 2008 160,145 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2007 147,977 miles

engine sump corroded and appears to be leaking

offside rear tyre almost worn to legal limit

Fail 7 Sep 2007 147,969 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

engine sump corroded and appears to be leaking

offside rear tyre tread almost worn to legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2006 135,641 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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R186 CJV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R186 CJV, 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 R186 CJV registered?

R186 CJV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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