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S950 CEB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,388 mi
Last recorded138,388 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 CEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2018 138,388 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 126,988 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 123,722 miles

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

osf wiper arm worn

Pass 30 Jun 2014 119,700 miles

Battery clamp missing

Wiper arm pivotts worn

Fail 23 Jun 2014 119,623 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery clamp missing

Outer handbrake cable in poor condition (rusty)

Wiper arm pivotts worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 109,860 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 106,656 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 106,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 102,601 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 102,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,655 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 95,601 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

cut in nearside front tyre tread

offside wiper arm badly worn

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,346 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 89,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,659 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 71,695 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 71,695 miles

Nearside 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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S950 CEB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S950 CEB, 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 S950 CEB registered?

S950 CEB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S950 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 CEB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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