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R813 JDV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,786 mi
Last recorded111,786 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 JDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 111,786 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated o/s/r rusted to excess and holed (3.5.1j)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release o/s (5.2.5a)

metal thing with thred on it in the n/s/r tyre

o/s seat loose, front shocks slightly damp

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,439 miles

corrosion/hole in o/s/r back plate

front shocks slightly damp

small hole in the o/s/f door shut

Fail 15 Aug 2014 109,431 miles

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

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

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

front shocks slightly damp

small hole in the o/s/f door shut

Fail 12 Aug 2013 106,138 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

corrosion rear of outer sills-not considered excessive or dangerous

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 12 Aug 2013 106,138 miles

corrosion rear of outer sills-not considered excessive or dangerous

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 3 Aug 2012 102,885 miles

rear tyres close to limit and high level tread bald on inner

Fail 27 Jul 2012 102,885 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

rear tyres close to limit and high level tread bald on inner

Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,238 miles

back of the sills rusty and very weak

exhaust flexy has a temp repair and is blowing slightly

exhaust has temp repairs

n/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge but is a raised tred type tyre , recommend replace as police law may be different

o/s/f tyre is worn low on the inner edge

recommend check tracking

slight nois possibly o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Aug 2011 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

back of the sills rusty and very weak

exhaust flexy has a temp repair and is blowing slightly

exhaust has temp repairs

n/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge but is a raised tred type tyre , recommend replace as police law may be different

o/s/f tyre is worn low on the inner edge

recommend check tracking

slight nois possibly o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2010 95,882 miles

exhaust is knocking on the rear panel

exhaust is weak and blowing next to the centre mount

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2010 95,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

exhaust is knocking on the rear panel

exhaust is weak and blowing next to the centre mount

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 93,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 79,720 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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R813 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R813 JDV, 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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R813 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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