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R465 YOJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,140 mi
Last recorded159,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 YOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 159,140 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 153,345 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 153,305 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 147,062 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 147,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 140,540 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 140,352 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 133,938 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 128,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil level low

Pass 26 Jul 2006 124,311 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 124,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R465 YOJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R465 YOJ, 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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R465 YOJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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