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S917 BFA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,014 mi
Last recorded104,014 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,447 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,529 miles

near side front tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,562 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,082 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner tread area

Fail 24 Aug 2006 69,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,400 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 65,307 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 65,307 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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S917 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 80%.

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 S917 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 S917 BFA registered?

S917 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S917 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S917 BFA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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