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R425 JNV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,560 mi
Last recorded114,560 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 JNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,560 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 114,558 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres have age cracks and worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 113,014 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 112,959 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)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 110,144 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 109,982 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,902 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 106,902 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 102,012 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 102,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 96,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,417 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,111 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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R425 JNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R425 JNV, 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 R425 JNV registered?

R425 JNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R425 JNV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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