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S188 ERP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,954 mi
Last recorded102,954 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 ERP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 102,954 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner and outer rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner and outer wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,767 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,263 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 93,256 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 89,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 89,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,461 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,140 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,389 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,562 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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S188 ERP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S188 ERP, 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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S188 ERP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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