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R992 JDV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,179 mi
Last recorded47,179 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 JDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear n.o. plates slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear n.o. plates slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,192 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 44,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 43,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 43,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2007

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

Pass 18 May 2006 38,837 miles

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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R992 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 R992 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 R992 JDV registered?

R992 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R992 JDV safe to buy?

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