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R948 JDV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,420 mi
Last recorded92,420 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 JDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 92,420 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

bonnet safety catch seized

os front tyre walls perished

Fail 5 May 2009 92,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

bonnet safety catch pivot seized

ns front tyre wall perished

Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,415 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 92,407 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 89,878 miles

advises as test no720566235390 on 02/12/2005

Fail 2 Dec 2005 89,875 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket not fitted

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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R948 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R948 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 R948 JDV registered?

R948 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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