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R242 CUJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

183,111 mi
Last recorded183,111 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 CUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 183,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 158,423 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 158,391 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 153,395 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 153,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

lower engine mounting in poor condition

minor exhaust leak middle joint clamp

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wiper poor

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

power steering rack damp around pinion area

Pass 10 Oct 2013 149,407 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 149,407 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

both wiper arms worn

Fail 9 Oct 2012 144,721 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 144,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 139,354 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 139,338 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 134,206 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 134,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 128,911 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

outer hand brake cable mounting bracket needs welding

Pass 26 Sep 2009 128,911 miles

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

outer hand brake cable mounting bracket needs welding

Pass 1 Sep 2008 123,731 miles

both front shockers worn

both rear hose fitting corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2007 117,764 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 117,742 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 May 2007 116,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 109,636 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 109,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKING BADLY

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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R242 CUJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R242 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 R242 CUJ registered?

R242 CUJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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