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R232 JFM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,820 mi
Last recorded88,820 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 JFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,139 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside headlamp unit damp

spare wheel carrier corroded

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2011 82,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,111 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall perished (165/80/13)

o/s/f tyre side wall perished (165/80/13)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,404 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 71,404 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,676 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,762 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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R232 JFM 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 77.8%.

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 R232 JFM, 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 R232 JFM registered?

R232 JFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R232 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 JFM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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