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R566 JPJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,738 mi
Last recorded65,738 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 JPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,916 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,551 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,551 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,160 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,099 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,468 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,231 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,816 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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R566 JPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R566 JPJ, 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 R566 JPJ registered?

R566 JPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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