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R219 CUJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,859 mi
Last recorded114,859 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 CUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 114,859 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 108,505 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 108,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 103,239 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 103,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,476 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 96,476 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 90,674 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 90,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R219 CUJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R219 CUJ, 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 R219 CUJ registered?

R219 CUJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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