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S915 BFA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,363 mi
Last recorded143,363 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 143,363 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 143,363 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 135,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Non-standard door mirror fitted to o/s

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 135,212 miles

Non-standard door mirror fitted to o/s

Pass 3 Oct 2008 131,252 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 123,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front valance split

n/s front wheelarch trim missing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 117,643 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 117,643 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 97,586 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 97,586 miles

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

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

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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S915 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S915 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S915 BFA registered?

S915 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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