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S986 BNU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,876 mi
Last recorded148,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 BNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 148,876 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 148,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 139,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 135,185 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 135,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 130,491 miles

Driver,s door strap broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front floor corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2014 130,491 miles

Driver,s door strap broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front floor corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 125,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 122,798 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 121,392 miles

2 Offside brakepipes rear corroding

Spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 121,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

2 Offside brakepipes rear corroding

Spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 114,326 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 114,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 104,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,381 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,611 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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S986 BNU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S986 BNU, 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 S986 BNU registered?

S986 BNU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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