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S821 HFC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,901 mi
Last recorded140,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 HFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 140,901 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON THE INSIDE

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

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

WINDSCREEN SCORED IN ZONE B

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2011 140,897 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON THE INSIDE

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

WINDSCREEN SCORED IN ZONE B

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 138,114 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs slightly worn

o/s door mirror glass smashed

Fail 29 Jun 2010 138,106 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs slightly worn

o/s door mirror glass smashed

Pass 5 Mar 2009 126,736 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 126,423 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 112,049 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 112,049 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 105,677 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 105,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S821 HFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S821 HFC, 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 S821 HFC registered?

S821 HFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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