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R868 JLG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,318 mi
Last recorded143,318 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 JLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 143,318 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 143,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 139,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 136,217 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 136,217 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 132,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 128,081 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2006 124,183 miles

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

excesive travel in hand brake requires attention

wiper blade arms are worn require replacing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 124,183 miles

excesive travel in hand brake requires attention

wiper blade arms are worn require replacing

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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R868 JLG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R868 JLG, 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 R868 JLG registered?

R868 JLG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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