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R28 JBU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,470 mi
Last recorded152,470 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 JBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 152,470 miles

mid + rear exhaust poor condition

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2011 152,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

mid + rear exhaust poor condition

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 151,482 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 150,246 miles

middle exshaust corroded + starting to leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 150,213 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle exshaust corroded + starting to leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 146,281 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet release handle broken

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2007 146,281 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet release handle broken

long travel on handbrake

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2006 136,724 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 136,724 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R28 JBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R28 JBU, 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 R28 JBU registered?

R28 JBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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