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S280 LOY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,763 mi
Last recorded133,763 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 LOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 133,763 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 129,424 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 129,424 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 123,388 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 123,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 113,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 105,182 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,106 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 5 Dec 2008 95,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,334 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 74,334 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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S280 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S280 LOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S280 LOY registered?

S280 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S280 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S280 LOY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S280 LOY have outstanding finance?

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