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S278 MLT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,671 mi
Last recorded131,671 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 MLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 131,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 131,662 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 124,713 miles

All tyre valve stems slightly perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear service brake performance slightly low

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 119,138 miles

both rear tyres, quite worn

nearside front tyre, wearing on outer edge

towbar fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 112,628 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 112,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 106,692 miles

Front Anti roll bar has serface corrosion.

Nearside front lower ball joint rubber cover split.

Offside front lower ball joint rubber cover split.

Rear exhaust hanger broken but held on with heavy duty cable tie and is not loose.

spare tyre close to limit.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 99,588 miles

rear exhaust mount slightly deterioated

Pass 18 Jun 2007 91,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 82,838 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

headlamp aims on minimum

imbalance rear brakes, nearside low

nail in tyre

stop lamps intensity very dim, only as bright as rear side lamps

tyres starting to develop to both rear tyres' inner sidewalls

wipers just clear screen

Fail 27 Jun 2006 82,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

headlamp aims on minimum

imbalance rear brakes, nearside low

nail in tyre

stop lamps intensity very dim, only as bright as rear side lamps

tyres starting to develop to both rear tyres' inner sidewalls

wipers just clear screen

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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S278 MLT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S278 MLT, 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 S278 MLT registered?

S278 MLT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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