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R229 SJT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,700 mi
Last recorded53,700 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 SJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,700 miles

BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES VERY BADLY WORN ON EDGES RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Front Front exhaust support bracket insecure but exhaust is fully supported

Fail 10 Aug 2015 53,700 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES VERY BADLY WORN ON EDGES RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Front Front exhaust support bracket insecure but exhaust is fully supported

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,791 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 47,749 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,637 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 39,606 miles

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

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2011 38,285 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 35,088 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2008 33,674 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2007 31,873 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 31,873 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 May 2006 29,945 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 29,945 miles

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

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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R229 SJT 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 R229 SJT, 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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R229 SJT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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