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S671 XRJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,503 mi
Last recorded181,503 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS671 XRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 181,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2011 178,374 miles

front number plate deteriorrated

Fail 4 Apr 2011 178,342 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front number plate deteriorrated

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 172,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 172,210 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 160,811 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 160,776 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 150,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis number on the vehicle does not catch the chassis number on the old mot or the log book

front number plate starting to mark

gear linkage worn

nearside headlight starting to get loose on it mounting

nearside outer sill has slight damage

offside front brake disc showing slight run out when the brakes where tested

offside front tyre on the legal limit

rear exhaust mounting is the wrong mounting rubber

steering hard to turn on full lock

Fail 2 Apr 2008 150,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis number on the vehicle does not catch the chassis number on the old mot or the log book

front number plate starting to mark

gear linkage worn

nearside headlight starting to get loose on it mounting

nearside outer sill has slight damage

offside front brake disc showing slight run out when the brakes where tested

offside front tyre on the legal limit

rear exhaust mounting is the wrong mounting rubber

steering hard to turn on full lock

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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S671 XRJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S671 XRJ, 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 S671 XRJ registered?

S671 XRJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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