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S96 HBN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,436 mi
Last recorded106,436 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 HBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 106,436 miles

drivers door check strap missing

Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 96,453 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,681 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 87,555 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 78,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,266 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,270 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,403 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,951 miles

slight mark on windscreen

Fail 15 Nov 2006 64,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight mark on windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2005 61,966 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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S96 HBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S96 HBN, 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 S96 HBN registered?

S96 HBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S96 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S96 HBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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