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S926 BFA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,280 mi
Last recorded150,280 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 150,280 miles

advise ns mirror cracked

advise sump leaking

Fail 21 May 2015 150,280 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise ns mirror cracked

advise sump leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2014 143,475 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

advise front brake pads look low

Fail 17 Feb 2014 143,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

advise front brake pads look low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 139,200 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 135,630 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 132,495 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 132,495 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 130,074 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 130,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R shock absorber plastic cover melted by exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2008 126,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 124,947 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 124,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 105,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 83,756 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 83,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S926 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S926 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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S926 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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