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S252 RLA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,790 mi
Last recorded56,790 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 RLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

different size tyres front to rear

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,230 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 54,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,183 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

nearside rear a little perished

no plates alittle faded but read ok

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

nearside rear a little perished

no plates alittle faded but read ok

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,909 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf tyre perished and cracked

slight corrosion to rear

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,844 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,140 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 40,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side trye slightly cracked ?

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 24,070 miles

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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S252 RLA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S252 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 S252 RLA registered?

S252 RLA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S252 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 RLA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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