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R424 RFJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 RFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 100,000 miles

bonnet release broken

drivers door check strap missing

scratches on windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2006 100,000 miles

engine oil leaking

nearside rear tyre bald around outer edge

slight play in nearside track rod end

spare tyre is flat

Fail 30 Oct 2006 100,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

spare tyre is flat

engine oil leaking

nearside rear tyre bald around outside edge

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 27 Oct 2005 99,999 miles

oil lieaks

Fail 19 Oct 2005 99,999 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BONNET RELEASE FOR ATTENTION. †O/S MIRROR M/MENT. †O/S DOOR LIMIT STRAP MISSING. †

DOWNPIPE FLEXI SLIGHT BLOWING. †N/S FRONT TYRENAIL IN TREAD. †EXHAUST CORRODED. †SILENCER BRACKET CORRODED.

N/S REAR DAMPER UPPER SLEEVE LOOSE. †REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION.

OIL LEAKS. †OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM. †ENGINE NOISY.

battery insecure

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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R424 RFJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R424 RFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R424 RFJ?

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What year was R424 RFJ registered?

R424 RFJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R424 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 RFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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