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S940 SUX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

134,718 mi
Last recorded134,718 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 SUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 134,718 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 134,654 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

coolant leak nearside rear cylinder head

offside front discs heavily scored

Pass 26 Aug 2010 122,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

vehicle has different sized wheels fitted on front & rear axles

Fail 25 Aug 2010 122,636 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

vehicle has different sized wheels fitted on front & rear axles

Pass 26 Aug 2009 112,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure.

both front tyre worn more on inner edges.

different style wheel fitted to n/s/r.

fuel stain on tank.

o/s/r light lens cracked.

o/s/r tyre cracking and tread depth 2.5mm.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 112,058 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure.

both front tyre worn more on inner edges.

different style wheel fitted to n/s/r.

fuel stain on tank.

o/s/r light lens cracked.

o/s/r tyre cracking and tread depth 2.5mm.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 112,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure bat light on

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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S940 SUX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S940 SUX, 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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S940 SUX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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