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S79 FJO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,104 mi
Last recorded129,104 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 FJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 129,104 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure.

front no plate cracked.

n/s/f tyre pressure low.

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 129,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

battery insecure.

front no plate cracked.

n/s/f tyre pressure low.

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 120,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 116,431 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 116,431 miles

Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 111,002 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 111,002 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 105,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jan 2006 94,072 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate cracked

Spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Jan 2006 94,072 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate cracked

Spare tyre flat

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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S79 FJO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S79 FJO, 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 S79 FJO registered?

S79 FJO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S79 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S79 FJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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