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S984 BFA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,986 mi
Last recorded116,986 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 116,986 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 113,216 miles

small crack in windscreen below 40mm zone b

Pass 7 Nov 2007 109,104 miles

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

slight leak from washer bottle

Pass 27 Nov 2006 104,535 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 104,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 98,228 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S984 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S984 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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What year was S984 BFA registered?

S984 BFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S984 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S984 BFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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