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S605 AFF

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 AFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,410 miles

ADVISE FRONT CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER AT EDGE OF BUMPER BECOMING HEAVILY CORRODED

ADVISE N/S WIPER ARM HEAVILY WORN

ADVISE REAR VALANCE AND SPRING MOUNTING AREAS BECOMING HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,163 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,899 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 86,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 83,412 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,521 miles

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

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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S605 AFF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S605 AFF, 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 S605 AFF registered?

S605 AFF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S605 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 AFF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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