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S194 BPJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,074 mi
Last recorded165,074 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 BPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 165,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Previous welding repairs evident to underside of vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 159,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 153,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 148,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Previous welding repairs evident to underside of the vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2019 148,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Previous welding repairs evident to underside of the vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2018 145,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 144,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 143,334 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,341 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion to bulkhead under servo

Fail 19 Sep 2015 141,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion to bulkhead under servo

Pass 4 Oct 2014 139,135 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 139,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 137,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 135,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 133,318 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 130,639 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 130,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 127,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 127,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 123,961 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 123,960 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

radiator fan broken

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 120,908 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r lamp lense cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2006 117,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

park brake bracket rocking

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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S194 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S194 BPJ, 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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S194 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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