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R957 SJM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,553 mi
Last recorded124,553 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 SJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 124,553 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,521 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 116,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,775 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 108,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has cut in tread

Fail 3 Mar 2012 108,434 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2011 103,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear nearside tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 99,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,751 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 97,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,216 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 94,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 94,189 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 89,862 miles

both front tyres have cuts in side walls,not down to cords

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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R957 SJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R957 SJM, 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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R957 SJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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