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S802 FUM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,142 mi
Last recorded155,142 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 FUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 155,142 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2009 154,993 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2008 145,074 miles

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

offside rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2008 145,073 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

0ffside rear wheel arch trim insecure

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

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

offside rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2007 128,136 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 128,136 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 107,202 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 87,719 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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S802 FUM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S802 FUM, 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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S802 FUM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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