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S791 HFC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,273 mi
Last recorded194,273 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 HFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 194,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

passangers door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2011 194,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

passangers door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2010 185,131 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Feb 2010 185,131 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 184,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 178,871 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 178,871 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 176,376 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 176,363 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box bracket broken..

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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S791 HFC 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 S791 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 S791 HFC registered?

S791 HFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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