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S983 CJK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

144,796 mi
Last recorded144,796 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 CJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 144,796 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle is in dirty condition but still serviceable

Fail 9 Jun 2016 144,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle is in dirty condition but still serviceable

Pass 11 Jun 2015 144,705 miles

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

Oil leak

areas of corrosion round suspension and general

poor repair to rear silencer mountbut supporting it

Fail 10 Jun 2015 144,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

areas of corrosion round suspension and general

poor repair to rear silencer mountbut supporting it

Pass 9 Jun 2014 144,458 miles

vehicle rusting and underside coroded but serviceable

Fail 9 Jun 2014 144,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

vehicle rusting and underside coroded but serviceable

Fail 10 Jun 2013 143,334 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 143,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 138,276 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 129,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 129,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 129,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 121,021 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 121,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 109,725 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 109,725 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 May 2008 98,552 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 98,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,091 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 88,476 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 88,476 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S983 CJK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S983 CJK, 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 S983 CJK registered?

S983 CJK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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