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S909 FWH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,362 mi
Last recorded207,362 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 FWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 207,362 miles

engine oil leak

front panel corroded

general underside corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaitor clip moist

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2009 207,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

front panel corroded

general underside corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaitor clip moist

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Oct 2008 192,876 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 192,876 miles

Centre Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 182,898 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 182,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 171,618 miles

both outer gaitors moist

general underside corroded

handbrake cable mount corroded/flexing

o/s headlamp loose

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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S909 FWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S909 FWH, 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 S909 FWH registered?

S909 FWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S909 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S909 FWH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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