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S207 SPV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,532 mi
Last recorded193,532 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 SPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 193,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 193,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 187,960 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 187,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 182,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 182,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 173,988 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 165,883 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 161,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 13 May 2016 155,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 148,817 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 143,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 136,478 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 130,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,132 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 122,805 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 122,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 118,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery level cap missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 118,065 miles

battery level cap missing

Pass 27 May 2009 116,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 114,790 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 114,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 111,850 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 111,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S207 SPV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S207 SPV, 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 S207 SPV registered?

S207 SPV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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