MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,791 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrision to underside of vehicle
front discs worn + liped
front pads low
slight play in rear bearings
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
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
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~~~~~
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
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
oil level on min
rear tyres on 3mm
washers weak
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
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
Battery insecure
both rear tyres spliting on side walls and in treads
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was S197 AVE registered?
S197 AVE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S197 AVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S197 AVE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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