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S787 AOB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,445 mi
Last recorded145,445 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 AOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 145,445 miles

both front shocker top mounts have slight play

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak from engine

slight seapage of power steering fluid around rack

Fail 14 Dec 2010 145,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

botrh front shocker top mounts have slight play

oil leak from engine

slight seapage of power steering fluid around rack

Pass 20 Aug 2009 142,775 miles

both front shocker bearings becoming stiff

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight weap pf fluid from offside steering rack gaitor

Fail 17 Aug 2009 142,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front shocker bearings becoming stiff

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight weap pf fluid from offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 6 Aug 2008 130,491 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 130,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 120,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 120,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 109,143 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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S787 AOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 S787 AOB, 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 S787 AOB registered?

S787 AOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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