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S599 HJW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Beige Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,057 mi
Last recorded136,057 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 HJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 136,057 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bonnet release lever inscure

front number plate damaged slightly

nearside front wheel arch inscure

nearside rear trye tred worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

not able to check integrity of welding repairs to outer sills due to being overfilled and painted

rear number plate damaged slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2011 136,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bonnet release lever inscure

front number plate damaged slightly

nearside front wheel arch inscure

nearside rear trye tred worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

rear number plate damaged slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 132,030 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 132,026 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 123,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition and partially obscured by tow bar.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 116,701 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint grease covers split

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S599 HJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Beige with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S599 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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S599 HJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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