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S118 TWA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,225 mi
Last recorded149,225 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 TWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2014 149,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

corrosion present on floor and chassis various

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner arches and sill ends

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2013 136,066 miles

corrosion present offside rear outer sill to cross member

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

minor leak of exhaust gases

minor oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 122,966 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2012 122,966 miles

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 110,481 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on offside rear outer sill

Fail 29 Jan 2011 110,481 miles

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on offside rear outer sill

Pass 2 Feb 2010 97,176 miles

Battery insecure

corrosion present on rear brake pipe flexi ferrules

nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2010 97,066 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

corrosion present on rear brake pipe flexi ferrules

nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2009 96,336 miles

corrosion present on offside outer sill

Fail 24 Feb 2009 96,336 miles

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

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

corrosion present on offside outer sill

Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,406 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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S118 TWA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S118 TWA, 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 S118 TWA registered?

S118 TWA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S118 TWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 TWA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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