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S294 LDY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,579 mi
Last recorded88,579 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 LDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,579 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 88,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,810 miles

Clutch pedal rubber well worn

Front rollbar bushes have some play

Horn poor

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Rear number plate damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlamp slightly loose but still secure

Fail 27 Sep 2010 82,808 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Clutch pedal rubber well worn

Front rollbar bushes have some play

Horn poor

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Rear number plate damaged

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlamp slightly loose but still secure

Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,923 miles

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

Corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside at rear

Rear number plate poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,923 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside at rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear number plate poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn to absolute limit - bald on outer edge - needs attention

Pass 22 Sep 2008 71,694 miles

nearside door mirror fixing weak

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear number plate in poor condition

slight rear brake imbalance

some play in nearside track rod end-on limits and borderline pass.needs attention

Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,694 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror fixing weak

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear number plate in poor condition

slight rear brake imbalance

some play in nearside track rod end-on limits and borderline pass.needs attention

Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,117 miles

advisory items from initial test still apply

Fail 18 Sep 2007 66,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some footbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,691 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 61,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn low and on limits

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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S294 LDY 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 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 S294 LDY, 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 S294 LDY registered?

S294 LDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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