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S771 HFC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,581 mi
Last recorded106,581 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 HFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,581 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 106,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 106,370 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 106,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2012
Pass 14 Apr 2011
Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 105,788 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 105,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007
Fail 21 Nov 2007

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 86,000 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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S771 HFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 S771 HFC, 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 S771 HFC registered?

S771 HFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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