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S947 BFA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,257 mi
Last recorded77,257 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,257 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,257 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,617 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 76,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,812 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 74,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,805 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 73,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,824 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 72,778 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 70,676 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 70,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 68,693 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 68,691 miles

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?

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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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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