MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
rear valance corroded
slight corrosion to o/s/r inner arch
slight damage to o/s/f sill
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both rear tyres cut on outer shoulder no cord showing
front tyres worn low on edges
front wiper blades torn
rear valance corroded
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
both front tyres worn low inside edge
both rear tyres cit on outer shoulders no cords showing
front wiper blades torn
rear valance corroded
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn low inside edge
both rear tyres cut on outer shoulder no cords showing
front wiper blades torn
rear valance corroded
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear tyre worn on outside edge
slight play exhaust rear section
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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S230 DSG 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 46.7%.
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 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 S230 DSG, 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 S230 DSG registered?
S230 DSG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S230 DSG safe to buy?
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