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S939 JAR

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,088 mi
Last recorded154,088 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 JAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 154,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 140,255 miles

both rear tyres perishing

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

both registration plates have minnor damage

coolant leak

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroding

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limmit of 1.6mm

Fail 10 Sep 2011 140,255 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.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

both registration plates have minnor damage

coolant leak

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroding

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limmit of 1.6mm

Pass 28 Aug 2010 125,100 miles

both number plates cracked

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs lipped

front tyres worn on inside edges of tread

offside indicators flash fast just meet mot criteria

Pass 5 Sep 2009 109,685 miles

exhaust corroding

front number plate cracked

front wipers starting to smear

general underbody corrosion

slight blow exhaust flexi

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,432 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 87,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 80,880 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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S939 JAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S939 JAR, 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 S939 JAR registered?

S939 JAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S939 JAR safe to buy?

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