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S970 BFA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

13,754 mi
Last recorded13,754 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,754 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre wall.

front cross member corroding slightly.

immobiliser indicators working for 30 secs after ignition started.

o/s+n/s outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boots split.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 137,353 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant leak.

damage to n/s/r tyre wall.

front cross member corroding slightly.

immobiliser indicators working for 30 secs after ignition started.

o/s+n/s outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boots split.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 127,827 miles

Front shock absorber action weak.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 127,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front shock absorber action weak.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 122,134 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 122,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 109,753 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 109,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 108,377 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 108,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Surface rust on underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 108,255 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 104,746 miles

Battery in poor condition.

N/S door mirror cracked.

Fail 11 Jan 2006 104,746 miles

Battery in poor condition.

N/S door mirror cracked.

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

Offside 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S970 BFA 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 53.8%.

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 S970 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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S970 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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