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S855 JKN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,079 mi
Last recorded154,079 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 JKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 154,079 miles

Coolant leak

bottom pully wobles

Fail 14 Feb 2015 153,986 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 152,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 149,157 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 149,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 145,224 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 128,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 117,529 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 110,319 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 110,319 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 106,031 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 98,462 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 98,462 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2005 98,450 miles

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER MELTED BUT NOT AFFECTING DAMPING ACTION

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Aug 2005 98,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER MELTED BUT NOT AFFECTING DAMPING ACTION

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S855 JKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S855 JKN, 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 S855 JKN registered?

S855 JKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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