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S598 HJW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,653 mi
Last recorded139,653 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 HJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 139,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 122,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 109,884 miles

front number plate damaged and slightly deteriated

n/s/resr wheel binding

slight corrosion both outer sills

Fail 2 Apr 2010 109,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged and slightly deteriated

n/s/resr wheel binding

slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 15 Jan 2009 106,146 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 106,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 102,933 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 102,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 97,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to off side head light

Pass 22 Nov 2005 93,036 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
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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S598 HJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S598 HJW, 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 S598 HJW registered?

S598 HJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S598 HJW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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