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S150 DDE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,348 mi
Last recorded129,348 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 DDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 129,348 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Aug 2012 129,345 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2011 124,179 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 124,176 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 118,749 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 118,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 111,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jul 2009 111,734 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 103,668 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 103,664 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTING BEAM IMAGE.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 95,666 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTING IMAGE.

OFFSIDE LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 86,018 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 86,018 miles

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST HAS SMALL BLOW

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTING BEAN IMAGE.

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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S150 DDE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 S150 DDE, 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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S150 DDE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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