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S872 CRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,524 mi
Last recorded130,524 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 CRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 130,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2014 130,524 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 126,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2013 102,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Tracking out ??

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 123,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 119,779 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 119,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 116,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 113,054 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 113,051 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 109,138 miles

Both front exhaust mounting rings poor condition advise early replacement.

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2008 109,138 miles

Both front exhaust mounting rings poor condition advise early replacement.

Coolant leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 104,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 97,485 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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S872 CRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S872 CRE, 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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S872 CRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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