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R239 BJN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,190 mi
Last recorded87,190 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 BJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,190 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 87,168 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,318 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2006 74,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

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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R239 BJN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R239 BJN, 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 R239 BJN registered?

R239 BJN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R239 BJN safe to buy?

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