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S843 BBN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

101,598 mi
Last recorded101,598 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 BBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,705 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 97,527 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 97,527 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 95,961 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 95,961 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 94,418 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 94,323 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S843 BBN 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 44.4%.

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 S843 BBN, 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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S843 BBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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