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S126 MKV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

215,749 mi
Last recorded215,749 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 MKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 215,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 212,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 212,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 209,095 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 209,095 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired SPRING BROKEN (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 205,124 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 205,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 201,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 197,916 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 194,925 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 194,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 190,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 185,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 185,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 181,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 176,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 172,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 167,169 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 167,169 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 162,276 miles

HEADLAMPS SET ON LOWEST SETTING.

SMALL REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 155,808 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 155,808 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 143,190 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 143,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 133,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 121,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2009 121,196 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 106,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 94,834 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 79,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 66,153 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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S126 MKV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 S126 MKV, 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 S126 MKV registered?

S126 MKV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S126 MKV safe to buy?

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