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R829 JDV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,112 mi
Last recorded114,112 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 JDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 114,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake cables corroded on outer casings, however not affecting operation or performance

Fail 6 Sep 2017 110,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake cables corroded on outer casings, however not affecting operation or performance

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,405 miles

parking brake cables in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2016 108,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4 x mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing (in 2 places) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2015 103,377 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,621 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split however clearing screen

Fail 5 Aug 2013 93,583 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split however clearing screen

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,250 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 88,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,741 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 87,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 81,974 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 81,973 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight free-play in steering rack??

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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R829 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R829 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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R829 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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