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S286 FMA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,809 mi
Last recorded140,809 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 FMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 140,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Sill covered with masking tape

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 126,992 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 126,992 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 117,894 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 117,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

RUSTY AND CORRODED STEARING AND SUSPENSION COMPONTS

Pass 7 Dec 2012 115,797 miles

advise o/s/r light unit

chips in w/screen

front brake pads look thin.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 115,797 miles

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

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

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

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

advise o/s/r light unit

chips in w/screen

front brake pads look thin.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,449 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 113,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 111,013 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 108,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating.

offside rear lamp lens cracked.

rear brake operation noisy.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 108,864 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorating.

offside rear lamp lens cracked.

rear brake operation noisy.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 106,462 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 104,002 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 93,318 miles

noise on rear brake operation

Pass 10 Dec 2005 83,034 miles

engine oil leak

noise from rear brakes

security of front exhaust mounting bracket †

uneven rear tyre wear and damage to o/s/r wheel rim

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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S286 FMA 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 68.8%.

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 S286 FMA, 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 S286 FMA registered?

S286 FMA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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