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S685 CBN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,083 mi
Last recorded138,083 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 CBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 138,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,681 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,836 miles

damage to O/S/R but has no sharp edges

Fail 10 Jun 2011 122,832 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

damage to O/S/R but has no sharp edges

Pass 12 Jun 2010 115,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 106,160 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 106,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 102,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 98,882 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 98,882 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 82,724 miles

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

battery insecure

handbrake nearing full travel

Fail 6 Feb 2006 82,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

battery insecure

handbrake nearing full travel

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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S685 CBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S685 CBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S685 CBN registered?

S685 CBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S685 CBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S685 CBN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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