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R263 JPJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,941 mi
Last recorded97,941 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 JPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 97,941 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 97,941 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 89,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,575 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 73,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,201 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,017 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 67,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,575 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,834 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 59,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 55,804 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 52,575 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 44,023 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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R263 JPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R263 JPJ, 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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R263 JPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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