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R995 JDV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,601 mi
Last recorded124,601 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 JDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 124,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front unable to check brake pads

Oil leak ()

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming everywhere on vehicle

exhaust rusty

lsv rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2015 122,948 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded but not in a structural area

Fail 27 Nov 2015 122,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 119,999 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 119,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 117,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 112,276 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 112,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 108,222 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 108,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,616 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 103,572 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 98,005 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 92,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 87,252 miles

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 77,297 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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R995 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R995 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 R995 JDV registered?

R995 JDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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