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S119 BPF

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,877 mi
Last recorded154,877 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 BPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2014 154,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 150,762 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 145,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 14,933 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on tread on outer edge in places

nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach cord

offside rear tyre has a flat spot on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2010 142,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre low on tread on outer edge in places

nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach cord

offside rear tyre has a flat spot on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 135,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 135,784 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 134,479 miles

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

fuel tank looks like it has had a leak at some stage but not leaking at time of test

nearside rear tyre has a small cut on outside wall

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2008 134,479 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

fuel tank looks like it has had a leak at some stage but not leaking at time of test

nearside rear tyre has a small cut on outside wall

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2006 122,926 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 122,926 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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S119 BPF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S119 BPF, 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 S119 BPF registered?

S119 BPF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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