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S151 DRO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,540 mi
Last recorded102,540 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 DRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 102,540 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,273 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 116,292 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 116,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 91,654 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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S151 DRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S151 DRO, 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 S151 DRO registered?

S151 DRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S151 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S151 DRO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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