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S283 BAX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,279 mi
Last recorded112,279 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 BAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2021 112,279 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,332 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,705 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,261 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both otter sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,806 miles

Slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2014 96,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,312 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

general corrosion around underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,583 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,927 miles

some play o/s/r wheel bearing o/s/f tyre come close to limit aprx 2.5mm nail in n/s/r tyre n/s/f tyre come close aprx 3mm

Fail 8 Mar 2010 86,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some play o/s/r wheel bearing o/s/f tyre come close to limit aprx 2.5mm nail in n/s/r tyre n/s/f tyre come close aprx 3mm

Fail 11 Mar 2009 84,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks both rear brake flexy ferruls corroded some play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,566 miles

engine oil leaks both rear brake flexy ferruls corroded some play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 82,101 miles

both rear brake flexy ferruls corroded some play in both reare wheel bearings

Pass 20 Dec 2006 79,484 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 76,891 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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S283 BAX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S283 BAX, 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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S283 BAX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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