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S162 LOY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,282 mi
Last recorded138,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 LOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 138,282 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 133,476 miles

INDICATER STALK

NSF TRACK ROD END

handbrake travel

tiny exhaust leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 128,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 121,780 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Jan 2008 121,780 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 117,465 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

horn starting to sound weak

Pass 18 Jan 2006 114,135 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 114,135 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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S162 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S162 LOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S162 LOY registered?

S162 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S162 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 LOY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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