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S432 HOJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,103 mi
Last recorded119,103 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS432 HOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,103 miles

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

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

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

not all brake pipes visable

rear silencer brackets corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,718 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/sr outer sill corroded

not all brake pipes visable

rear exhaust hanger corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 111,452 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 111,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,358 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 107,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 102,707 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

knock in steering

off side mimmor cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,206 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside mirror is cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2009 90,204 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside mirror is cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2008 85,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 78,551 miles

hand brake cable mounting to floor getting weak

knock in steering

Pass 16 Feb 2006 72,957 miles

hand brake cable mounting carrier getting weak

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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S432 HOJ 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 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 S432 HOJ, 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 S432 HOJ registered?

S432 HOJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S432 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S432 HOJ shows 13 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.

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