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S845 BBN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,882 mi
Last recorded153,882 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS845 BBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 153,882 miles

advise budget repair to front exhaust section

advise osf door checkstrap mount snapped off

advise osf outrigger damaged

advise osf tyre worn to near limit

advise rear handbrake outer cables are worn

advise some inbalance shown on front brakes

advise tow ball removed from tow bar

advise towbar socket held with tie wrap

Fail 1 May 2012 153,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

advise budget repair to front exhaust section

advise osf door checkstrap mount snapped off

advise osf outrigger damaged

advise osf tyre worn to near limit

advise rear handbrake outer cables are worn

advise some inbalance shown on front brakes

advise tow ball removed from tow bar

advise towbar socket held with tie wrap

Fail 11 Apr 2012 152,892 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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 Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

battery insecure

front jacking points rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2011 145,453 miles

advise nsf and osf outer out riggers are corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2011 145,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nsf and osf outer out riggers are corroded

advise towbar socket insecure

Pass 11 May 2010 132,441 miles

advise crackat base of screen notin wiper sweep

Fail 11 May 2010 132,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise crackat base of screen notin wiper sweep

Pass 20 May 2009 127,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 122,512 miles

advise surface scratches on screen with crack at base but not in wiper sweep

Fail 8 May 2008 122,509 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise surface scratches on screen with crack at base but not in wiper sweep

Pass 19 May 2006 113,136 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 113,136 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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S845 BBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S845 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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S845 BBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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