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R818 JDV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,564 mi
Last recorded57,564 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 JDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 57,564 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 57,564 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 53,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 49,048 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 49,048 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 45,041 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)

Pass 23 May 2006 41,083 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 41,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R818 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R818 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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What year was R818 JDV registered?

R818 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R818 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 JDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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