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S903 BFA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,491 mi
Last recorded156,491 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 156,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 153,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 150,168 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 150,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 146,130 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 142,510 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 139,712 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 137,173 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 134,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 131,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 131,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 126,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 121,101 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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S903 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S903 BFA, 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 S903 BFA registered?

S903 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S903 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S903 BFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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