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R773 JAT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,561 mi
Last recorded93,561 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 JAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,489 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 87,396 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,589 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,152 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,066 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,486 miles

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)

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

rad leaking

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 51,486 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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)

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

rad leaking

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,404 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 45,404 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 45,321 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 45,321 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,268 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,051 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,559 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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R773 JAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R773 JAT, 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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R773 JAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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