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S146 ROA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,236 mi
Last recorded58,236 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 ROA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,236 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,280 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 48,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 42,708 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 40,773 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front registration plate slight deterioration.Front brake discs worn.Offside front tyre has cracks to inner sidewall.Offside rear tyre has sidewall cracks.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,773 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front registration plate slight deterioration.Front brake discs worn.Offside front tyre has cracks to inner sidewall.Offside rear tyre has sidewall cracks.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,174 miles

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

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

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

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

front o/s and n/s brake discs wearing thin

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,174 miles

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

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

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

front o/s and n/s brake discs wearing thin

Pass 7 May 2009 36,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,188 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror cracked. Offside rear tyre has sidewall cracks. Nearside rear tyre has sidewall cracks. Nearside frnot tyre has small cut in sidewall.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,600 miles

f/pads 70/ worn/f flexys ferrills corroded

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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S146 ROA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S146 ROA, 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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S146 ROA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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