MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,257 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both side innerfront wings corroded
engine oil level low
exhaust has a blow
front radiator crossmember corroded
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
nearside wheelarch trim loose
offside front wiperblade loose
outer sills corroding
spare wheel carrier fixing bracket missing
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both side innerfront wings corroded
engine oil level low
exhaust has a blow
front radiator crossmember corroded
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
nearside wheelarch trim loose
offside front wiperblade loose
outer sills corroding
spare wheel carrier fixing bracket missing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator belt loose
exhaust manifold/downpipe stud broken
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
rear service brake imbalance
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator belt loose
exhaust manifold/downpipe stud broken
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
rear service brake imbalance
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wheels and tyres 14 inch rear wheels and tyres 13 inch
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wheels and tyres 14 inch rear wheels and tyres 13 inch
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
corrosion to front inner arches/crossmember
corrosion to roof
front grill,n/s/f arch trim and rear bumper loose
grease around o/s outer driveshaft gaitor
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
corrosion to front inner arches/crossmember
corrosion to roof
front grill,n/s/f arch trim and rear bumper loose
grease around o/s outer driveshaft gaitor
radiator fan switch leaking
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S947 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S947 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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S947 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.
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