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S791 OBV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,747 mi
Last recorded57,747 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 OBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,747 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,953 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,953 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 51,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust tied up with wire

Windscreen washers slow to react

Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust tied up with wire

Windscreen washers slow to react

Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 46,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 44,189 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 44,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,972 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 31,808 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2005 27,627 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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S791 OBV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OBV, 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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S791 OBV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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