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S169 RLA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,602 mi
Last recorded62,602 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 RLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,602 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 62,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 58,988 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,988 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,401 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 55,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S169 RLA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S169 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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What year was S169 RLA registered?

S169 RLA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S169 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S169 RLA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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