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S990 CFA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,345 mi
Last recorded95,345 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 CFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 95,345 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,672 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 86,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,012 miles

Oil leak

rear numberplate deteriorating.

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,842 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake flexi hose's have corroded ferrule's

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and worn

Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,331 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,215 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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S990 CFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S990 CFA, 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 S990 CFA registered?

S990 CFA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S990 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 CFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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