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S790 NCF

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,513 mi
Last recorded128,513 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 NCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 128,513 miles

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

battery insecure

brake pedal anti slip worn on one edge

engine oil leak

front registration plate deteriorating

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

o/s/r tyre on legal tread depth limit

rear bumper damaged at o/s

steering wheel skin split

Fail 1 Sep 2008 128,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

brake pedal anti slip worn on one edge

engine oil leak

front registration plate deteriorating

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

o/s/r tyre on legal tread depth limit

rear bumper damaged at o/s

steering wheel skin split

Pass 8 Aug 2007 121,718 miles

battery insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2007 121,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2006 109,720 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 109,720 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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S790 NCF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S790 NCF, 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 S790 NCF registered?

S790 NCF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S790 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 NCF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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