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S827 RNT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,072 mi
Last recorded103,072 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 RNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,072 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2013 100,114 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,603 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 95,594 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,071 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 93,071 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,507 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 91,507 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2008 83,977 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

both wiper arms insecure

coolant leak from water pump and blank on back of cylinder head

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 14 Jan 2008 83,977 miles

both wiper arms insecure

coolant leak from water pump and blank on back of cylinder head

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,068 miles

both front door check straps broke

n/s wiper arm worn near to excess

Fail 9 Feb 2007 78,068 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front door check straps broke

n/s wiper arm worn near to excess

Pass 18 Jan 2006 72,557 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 72,555 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S827 RNT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S827 RNT, 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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S827 RNT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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