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S135 ABS

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,627 mi
Last recorded93,627 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 ABS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 93,627 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 93,299 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 85,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,594 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 83,594 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,737 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 14 Aug 2008 74,810 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 74,810 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,631 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,716 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 661,470 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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S135 ABS is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S135 ABS, 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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S135 ABS is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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