MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drivers seat back loose, but still fixed in an upright position
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front headlamp bracket broken, but headlight still fixed in correct position
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
front and rear axles have different size wheels and tyres fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
battery warning light not working
front and rear axles have different size wheels and tyres fitted
nearside headlight mounting bracket broken but headlight surcure when tapped
play in drivers seat back
play in wiper arms, but capable of clearing the whole swept area
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
front and rear axles have different size tyres fitted
slight play in drivers seat back
washer jets parcially blocked
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both wiper ends split
front brake pads wearing low
nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit
oil leak
scratch in windscreen
steering wheel poor condition
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both wiper ends split
front brake pads wearing low
nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit
oil leak
scratch in windscreen
steering wheel poor condition
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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S285 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 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S285 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.
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What year was S285 LOY registered?
S285 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 August 1998.
Is S285 LOY safe to buy?
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