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S997 NBY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Lpg 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,678 mi
Last recorded199,678 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 NBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 199,678 miles

Bodywork is in a very poor condition,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 199,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 193,362 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 178,792 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 178,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 168,597 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 168,537 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 159,319 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 159,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 143,788 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 143,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 131,017 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 125,206 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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S997 NBY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S997 NBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S997 NBY registered?

S997 NBY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S997 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S997 NBY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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