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S351 OJU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,635 mi
Last recorded50,635 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 OJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 50,635 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 49,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,768 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,851 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,083 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,209 miles

Front Wipers slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,563 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 43,563 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 42,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,417 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,636 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 40,737 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,611 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 37,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,328 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,999 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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S351 OJU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S351 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S351 OJU?

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What year was S351 OJU registered?

S351 OJU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S351 OJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S351 OJU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S351 OJU have outstanding finance?

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