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S206 VBO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,545 mi
Last recorded59,545 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 VBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,545 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Oct 2013 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 54,772 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,625 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 49,625 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,695 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 44,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,870 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,228 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,995 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,285 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 15,249 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 13,537 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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S206 VBO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S206 VBO, 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 S206 VBO registered?

S206 VBO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S206 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S206 VBO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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