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R461 VJF

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,365 mi
Last recorded161,365 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 VJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2014 161,365 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbox insecure in engine bay

Pass 24 May 2013 154,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to 0mm

Fail 23 May 2013 154,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to 0mm

Pass 18 Apr 2012 154,169 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outter edges nearside worn to 0mm

water pump leaking engine coolant

Fail 12 Apr 2012 154,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges nearside worn to 0mm on edge advise tracking check/adjust

water pump leaking engine coolant

Pass 27 Jan 2011 153,452 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 153,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 151,675 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 145,834 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 143,765 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 143,765 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 136,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front pipe of exhaust mounting bracket has hairline crack

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R461 VJF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R461 VJF, 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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R461 VJF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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