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S918 BFA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,218 mi
Last recorded154,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2011 154,218 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 154,218 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 134,967 miles

cills corroded

ns mirror damaged

ns seatbelt frayed

osf tyre inner edge worn

rear number plate slighlt obscured by tow ball

Fail 17 Jun 2010 134,964 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cills corroded

ns mirror damaged

ns seatbelt frayed

osf tyre inner edge worn

rear number plate slighlt obscured by tow ball

Pass 5 Jun 2009 117,400 miles

Offside rear spring rear eye bush slight movement

Slight mnovement both front suspension top mounts

Slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jun 2009 117,400 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear spring rear eye bush slight movement

Slight mnovement both front suspension top mounts

Slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 May 2008 101,412 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 101,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 87,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,273 miles

1/.nearside rear tread perishing:- keep in check.2/.nearside door mirror glass cracked.

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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S918 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 S918 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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S918 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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