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R981 JDV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 JDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 94,292 miles

rear brake hoses ferrules rusting

Fail 15 May 2009 94,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s wiper arm pivot worn

rear brake hoses ferrules rusting

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 86,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 83,638 miles

sump rusted and leaking oil

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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R981 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R981 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 R981 JDV registered?

R981 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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