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S174 VBO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

89,254 mi
Last recorded89,254 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 VBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,254 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,254 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 89,254 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Wiper arms pins worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 89,254 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Wiper arm pins worn

Pass 2 May 2013 76,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 76,006 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 64,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,148 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,182 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,182 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,917 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

oil leaks on engine

Fail 11 Sep 2009 44,910 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre close to limit

oil leaks on engine

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,509 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,086 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 35,083 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2005 27,463 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 27,460 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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S174 VBO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 S174 VBO, 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 S174 VBO registered?

S174 VBO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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