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S696 BOJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,768 mi
Last recorded150,768 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 BOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 150,768 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2013 140,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 130,992 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 130,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 119,479 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 119,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 110,052 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 107,617 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 100,309 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2008 100,309 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2007 95,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,745 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 81,184 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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S696 BOJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S696 BOJ, 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 S696 BOJ registered?

S696 BOJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S696 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S696 BOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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