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S836 YON

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,108 mi
Last recorded138,108 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 YON
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,610 miles

Front exhaust support bracket cracked

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed by rust (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill holed by rust (6.1.B.2)

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

radiator leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2015 131,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front exhaust support bracket cracked

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed by rust (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill holed by rust (6.1.B.2)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2014 117,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 111,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 106,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2012 106,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 102,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s & o/s front coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 97,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 91,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,506 miles

slight uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,345 miles

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 YON is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S836 YON, 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 YON is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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