MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,671 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
both rear tyres, quite worn
nearside front tyre, wearing on outer edge
towbar fitted
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)
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.
rear exhaust mount slightly deterioated
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S278 MLT safe to buy?
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