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S421 DJK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,595 mi
Last recorded120,595 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 DJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,595 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine sump corroded/signs of possible slight oil leak evident from sump

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside front wiper blades worn/nearside front wiper arm worn

nearside rear lamp unit/reflector damaged

noise evident from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

possible slight front exhaust blow evident

repair evident offside door mirror

slight movement evident at handbrake cable mounting panel on underside of vehicle

slight wear evident gearbox stabilizer rubber mount

Fail 13 Aug 2012 120,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine sump corroded/signs of possible slight oil leak evident from sump

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside front wiper blades worn/nearside front wiper arm worn

nearside rear lamp unit/reflector damaged

noise evident from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

possible slight front exhaust blow evident

repair evident offside door mirror

slight movement evident at handbrake cable mounting panel on underside of vehicle

slight wear evident gearbox stabilizer rubber mount

Pass 9 Aug 2011 112,937 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 105,784 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 105,784 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,199 miles

body sills corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2008 93,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,451 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2007 87,451 miles

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2006 81,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 76,370 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 76,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S421 DJK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S421 DJK, 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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S421 DJK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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