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S849 BJE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,136 mi
Last recorded171,136 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 BJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 171,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe top of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A / crack zone B lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

welding repair's covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2020 168,706 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack n/s lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 165,084 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f floor pan on edge of rubber drain bung (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s/f lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 159,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 153,046 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil/spray all underside vehicle

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Nov 2016 148,296 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill reparied apears sound (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 412,676 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 142,624 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 136,574 miles

Diesel pump has a light misting of fuel

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 131,430 miles

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

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

engine has a light missing of fuel

Fail 12 Nov 2013 131,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine has a light missing of fuel

Pass 7 Nov 2012 126,213 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 126,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 119,567 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 110,731 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 110,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 101,290 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 96,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 94,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 88,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 87,875 miles

off side front tyre warn

Fail 8 Oct 2005 87,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S849 BJE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S849 BJE, 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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What year was S849 BJE registered?

S849 BJE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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