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S794 FAN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,132 mi
Last recorded179,132 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 FAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 179,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 178,055 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 173,937 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 173,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 168,611 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 168,584 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2007 163,701 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

nearside front wheel arch trim loose

Pass 30 Oct 2006 157,858 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2006 157,858 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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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S794 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue 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 S794 FAN, 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 S794 FAN registered?

S794 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S794 FAN safe to buy?

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