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S218 LOY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,925 mi
Last recorded85,925 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 LOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2016 85,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt mount outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door [tailgate] (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill outer sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front inner wing chassis corroded both sides

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel corroded

Offside sill corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost spring area both sides (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead rack mount area (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 84,144 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 84,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

reae doors very rusted sharp edges covered with tape

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,137 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 80,131 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,525 miles

nearside rear tyre fairly worn

offside front coil spring has end of coil missing ;but remains satifactorily located

Fail 3 Mar 2012 78,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

alternator wiring disconnected/damaged

nearside rear tyre fairly worn

offside front coil spring has end of coil missing ;but remains satifactorily located

Fail 24 Mar 2011 76,843 miles

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades appear slightly worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,843 miles

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

both wiper blades appear slightly worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres over 7 years old

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres over 7 years old

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,665 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 72,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,798 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 69,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 64,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 58,963 miles

high braking imbalance on front wheels 18% yet within testing regs of 25%

Fail 25 Mar 2006 58,963 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high braking imbalance on front wheels 18% yet within testing regs of 25%

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S218 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S218 LOY, 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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S218 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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