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S809 FNU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,482 mi
Last recorded106,482 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 FNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,482 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,482 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

n/s/f &o/s/f wiper blades are split.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 102,289 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,221 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 92,781 miles

battery insecure

nearside front wheel flat spot

nearside panel b post area filler repair unable to fully inspect

oil leak

slight play offside steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 28 Jan 2012 92,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

nearside front wheel flat spot

nearside panel b post area filler repair unable to fully inspect

oil leak

slight play offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 143,297 miles

Oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 23 Jan 2010 143,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine oil leak

Front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2009 143,280 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 143,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 141,522 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 136,105 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 136,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 132,093 miles

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

front no. plate damaged

n/s door mirror poorly secured

n/s/r brake bind on limit

oil leaks

slight side to side freeplay felt at o/s/f wheel

smoke emissions would not print k=2.5

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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S809 FNU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S809 FNU, 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 S809 FNU registered?

S809 FNU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S809 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S809 FNU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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