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R247 JFV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,547 mi
Last recorded127,547 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 JFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 127,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 115,156 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,555 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION ON OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,488 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,601 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 99,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 96,643 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear light lenze cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in nsr light lenze

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to rear exhaust section.

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,077 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,846 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,031 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,696 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,414 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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R247 JFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R247 JFV, 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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R247 JFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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