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S287 LOY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,391 mi
Last recorded165,391 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 LOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 165,391 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 165,391 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside headlight loose

Pass 8 Oct 2012 153,964 miles

front brake pads very low/long handbrake travel/low handbrake reading

Fail 3 Oct 2012 153,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads very low/long handbrake travel/low handbrake reading

Pass 8 Aug 2011 143,666 miles

exhaust corroded/sills and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 143,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust corroded/sills and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 136,117 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 136,117 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jul 2010 136,097 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

exhaust is badly corroded

front number plate is cracked

front wiper blades are smearing

o/s mirror assembly providing poor view to the rear

spare wheel carrier is slightly loose

surface corrosion all underneath vehicle

Pass 16 May 2009 130,126 miles

Engine has a dripping coolant leak

Engine has a dripping oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 May 2009 130,070 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Engine has a dripping coolant leak

Engine has a dripping oil leak

Long footbrake travel

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2008 123,029 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 7 May 2008 123,029 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Dec 2006 107,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 97,037 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 96,904 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

2 x nails in near side front tyre

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

nail in off side front tyre

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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S287 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S287 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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S287 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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