MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
air bag light on
both headlights loose at bottom
both no. plates cracked
exhaust rubbers missing
o/s headlight holed
n/s mirror missing
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
air bag light on
both headlights loose at bottom
both no. plates cracked
exhaust rubbers missing
o/s headlight holed
n/s mirror missing
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Battery insecure
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
air bag light on
both reg. plates cracked
clutch operation faulty
exhaust system misalligned and rubbers missing
n/s seat belt stalk pre-tensionner activated
o/s headlight holed
slight bind o/s/r brake
Battery insecure
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside front wing mirror slightly damaged
offside front tyre inner side wall slightly damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 VGB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S285 VGB, 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 VGB registered?
S285 VGB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 November 1998.
Is S285 VGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S285 VGB shows 9 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.
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