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S147 CBF

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,255 mi
Last recorded129,255 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 CBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,255 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 129,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 104,971 miles

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

offside mirror slightly cracked

rear bumper slightly loose

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2011 104,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside mirror slightly cracked

rear bumper slightly loose

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2009 102,143 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 102,143 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 99,814 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 92,687 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 85,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Slight blow between front and centre pipe

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

offside headlight on highest permissable beam aim

Pass 2 May 2006 85,473 miles

Slight blow between front and centre pipe

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

offside headlight on highest permissable beam aim

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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S147 CBF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S147 CBF, 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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S147 CBF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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