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S159 RLA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,535 mi
Last recorded105,535 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 RLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 105,535 miles

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

airbag pad steering wheel damaged

exhaust system corroding

oil leak

rear loading door security needs attention

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2016 105,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

airbag pad steering wheel damaged

exhaust system corroding

oil leak

rear loading door security needs attention

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,843 miles

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Fail 23 Jul 2015 97,790 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release lever broken but still functions as intended

n/s back door top catch not working bottom catch still work and dsoor door close sercurely

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,163 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,981 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 22 May 2013 74,462 miles

backing on n/plates starting to pill away from plates

bonnet pull handle hanging loose

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

engine sump gasket oil leak

o/s/f door chq strap broken

Fail 22 May 2012 71,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 71,972 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 69,688 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 69,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 67,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 62,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 52,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 41,857 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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S159 RLA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S159 RLA, 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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S159 RLA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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