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R942 JGR

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,681 mi
Last recorded124,681 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 JGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 124,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 120,942 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 120,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 115,704 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake pads look worn

Rear o/s tyre worn near minimum limit

Pass 11 Jun 2007 110,214 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 110,214 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 105,079 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 105,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R942 JGR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 R942 JGR, 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 R942 JGR registered?

R942 JGR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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