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R742 VJH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,909 mi
Last recorded84,909 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 VJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,909 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,228 miles

both number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside headlight loose

Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel inner arch marked with blue chack (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked with blue chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill marked with blue chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all prescribed areas corroded

both sills corroded

nearside headlight loose

nearside wheel slight bind

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,094 miles

oil leak?

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,331 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s headlamp lose

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,277 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,677 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,729 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 45,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,185 miles

front discs slightly regied

Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,899 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 38,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,028 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 35,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R742 VJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R742 VJH, 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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R742 VJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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