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S520 CJK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,146 mi
Last recorded174,146 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 CJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 174,146 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 174,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 162,757 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 162,757 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 156,623 miles

engine oil leak

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2008 148,633 miles

near side front tyre close to legal limit

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play off side front anti roll bar mounting bush

Pass 18 Jul 2007 139,748 miles

rear spring mounts rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2006 129,704 miles

near side rear tyre on 1.6 legal limit on outer edge

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2005 121,719 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 121,719 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front tyre wearing low

near side rear tyre wearing low

off side rear tyre wearing low

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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S520 CJK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S520 CJK, 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 S520 CJK registered?

S520 CJK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S520 CJK safe to buy?

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