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S839 YON

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,314 mi
Last recorded160,314 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 YON
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 160,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 3 Oct 2016 160,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Aug 2015 152,044 miles

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

Pass 28 Aug 2014 138,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust bracket broken not affecting security of exhaust

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front coil spring corroded

speedo dial glass slightly damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2014 138,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust bracket broken not affecting security of exhaust

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front coil spring corroded

speedo dial glass slightly damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2013 122,951 miles

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 122,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 140,805 miles

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)

both outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2012 140,805 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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)

both outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2011 128,233 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 128,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 117,263 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

floor around hand brake cable pivot

Pass 23 Apr 2009 105,505 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 105,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,353 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,259 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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S839 YON is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S839 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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S839 YON is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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