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S829 HFC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,388 mi
Last recorded99,388 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 HFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 99,388 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear tyre starting to wear edges

Pass 8 Jan 2009 94,536 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 94,536 miles

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

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

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

catalyst noisy

drivers door sill starting to corrode

drivers rear tyre starting to wear edges

exhaust hitting passenger rear shock dust cover and rear rubber mount starting to split

oil leaking from engine

oil level low

spare wheel missing

Fail 16 Oct 2007 88,013 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,013 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 87,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 74,835 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2005 74,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

nearside door mirror cracked

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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S829 HFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S829 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 S829 HFC registered?

S829 HFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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