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S251 RLA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,810 mi
Last recorded72,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 RLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,810 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,033 miles

offside front tyre worn and ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,168 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,785 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 51,486 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 51,486 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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S251 RLA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S251 RLA, 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 S251 RLA registered?

S251 RLA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S251 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 RLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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