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S197 AVE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 AVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,791 miles

corrision to underside of vehicle

front discs worn + liped

front pads low

slight play in rear bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,495 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

ns door hinge has movement in it

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 94,495 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

ns door hinge has movement in it

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,498 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 88,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre 1.6mm+ offside front 2mm inner

~~~both front tyres balding inner advise tracking~~~

~~~six attemps at lowering emissions advise fuel cleaner~~~~

~~~~~~~~~no oil on dipstick~~~~~

Pass 2 Mar 2010 83,002 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 83,002 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

nearside front tyre worn outer

offside front tyre worn inner

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,935 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 78,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front hose corroded

rear bumper loose

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,433 miles

oil level on min

rear tyres on 3mm

washers weak

Fail 4 Mar 2008 75,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil level on min

rear tyres on 3mm

washers weak

Fail 24 Feb 2007 70,782 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres spliting on side walls and in treads

Pass 24 Feb 2007 70,782 miles

Battery insecure

both rear tyres spliting on side walls and in treads

Fail 20 Feb 2006 32,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,730 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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S197 AVE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S197 AVE, 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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S197 AVE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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