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S336 OJU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires6 Apr 2025

Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)

Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

171,577 mi

Last recorded171,577 miles

Recorded on4 Apr 2024

Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS336 OJU

MakeVauxhall

ModelCombo

Year1998

ColourBlue

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail

Pass 4 Apr 2024 171,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper Arm Badly Worn

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch and inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 171,577 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Had to abandon test as pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper Arm Badly Worn

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch and inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Limiter look slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 167,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 162,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger Box and floor ??? (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger Box and floor ??? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 162,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger Box and floor ??? (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger Box and floor ??? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 157,838 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 157,809 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 151,978 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 151,978 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Roof Conpartment / Spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 146,439 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 140,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Corroded Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 141,159 miles

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

oil leak

various sign of corrosion under side

Fail 28 Mar 2018 140,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

various sign of corrosion under side

Pass 23 Mar 2017 135,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

track rod gaiters deteriorated

various signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2017 135,214 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

track rod gaiters deteriorated

various signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2016 129,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail n/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2016 129,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,414 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 122,406 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 115,065 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2013 115,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,568 miles

Corrosion around the drain hole bunges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 113,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Corrosion around the drain hole bunges

NSR tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,388 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 108,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 104,785 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 104,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,447 miles

NS mirror cracked

NSF tyre getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2008 93,066 miles

chip in zone B

Fail 20 Mar 2008 93,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

chip in zone B

Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,655 miles

Fail 20 Mar 2007 87,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,672 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

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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S336 OJU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 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 S336 OJU, 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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S336 OJU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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