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S168 UVX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,072 mi
Last recorded125,072 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 UVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clunking noise on front end , o/s anti roll bush has slight play

corrosion on bonnet

surface corrosion on rear inner and outer sills

Fail 25 Sep 2020 125,072 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clunking noise on front end , o/s anti roll bush has slight play

corrosion on bonnet

surface corrosion on rear inner and outer sills

Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,729 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 119,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 113,292 miles

Offside Front floor , outrigger corroding

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,354 miles

Offside Front out rigger to floor has surface corrosion on

brake pipes from load valve have corrosion on

corrosion on o/s and n/s front of sills

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 11 Sep 2017 106,354 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front out rigger to floor has surface corrosion on

brake pipes from load valve have corrosion on

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,288 miles

Offside Front slight drag on brake

Offside Rear slight play on wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,168 miles

banging noise from rear end, rear shocks seem stif

rear brakes noisey

Fail 15 Sep 2015 97,168 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

banging noise from rear end, rear shocks seem stif

rear brakes noisey

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,087 miles

crackin o/s screen

Fail 15 Sep 2014 92,087 miles

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

crackin o/s screen

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,680 miles

Wipers split on ends,nearside front tyre worn on edge,corrosion on discs

Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,648 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers split on ends,nearside front tyre worn on edge,corrosion on discs

Fail 14 Sep 2009 68,206 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,206 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,318 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 47,150 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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S168 UVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S168 UVX, 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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S168 UVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S168 UVX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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