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R775 JFV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 JFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,557 miles

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

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

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

starter lead requires attention RISK OF FIRE clutch requires replacement.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 104,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,890 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 101,118 miles

Emissions 2.3m-1 close to limit 2.5m-1

fog lamp switch sticks

Fail 14 Jan 2010 101,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Emissions 2.3m-1 close to limit 2.5m-1

fog lamp switch sticks

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,090 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 96,950 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 96,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Drivers wiper does not clear all of drivers view

Pass 2 Jan 2007 94,422 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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R775 JFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R775 JFV, 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 R775 JFV registered?

R775 JFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R775 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 JFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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