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R785 LYJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,844 mi
Last recorded123,844 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 LYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 123,844 miles

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Parking brake cable outer casings split and degrading

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 30 Jan 2014 123,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Parking brake cable outer casings split and degrading

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 14 Feb 2013 109,592 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system leaking

hand brake high

harsh corrosion to nearside outer sill just outside of seat belt mounting point

slight corrosion underside of car in places

wiper arms week

Fail 14 Feb 2013 109,592 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system leaking

hand brake high

harsh corrosion to nearside outer sill just outside of seat belt mounting point

slight corrosion underside of car in places

wiper arms week

Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,740 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 98,740 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,825 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 91,824 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,766 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight scuffing to offside windscreen swept area

Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,460 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,394 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,337 miles

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

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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R785 LYJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R785 LYJ, 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 R785 LYJ registered?

R785 LYJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R785 LYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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