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S836 CJE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,914 mi
Last recorded87,914 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 CJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,914 miles

n/s mirror m issing

other areas of underbody corrosion n ot excessive at this time

Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,914 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s mirror m issing

other areas of underbody corrosion n ot excessive at this time

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,465 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

accident damage to n/s/r

both front jacking points corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 11 Feb 2013 84,465 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

accident damage to n/s/r

both front jacking points corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,098 miles

accident damage to n/s/r,

Fail 18 Feb 2012 82,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

accident damage to n/s/r,

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,161 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,093 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

accident damage to n/s/r

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,540 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 76,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,890 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 74,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,733 miles

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

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

rear brake hose ferrels starting to corrode

rear no plate c racked but legible and secure

Fail 19 Feb 2008 71,733 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear brake hose ferrels starting to corrode

rear no plate c racked but legible and secure

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,329 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 68,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Feb 2006 64,105 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,105 miles

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

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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S836 CJE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S836 CJE, 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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S836 CJE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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