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S299 DCB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,815 mi
Last recorded164,815 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 DCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 164,815 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battary insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2011 156,717 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 156,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 147,311 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 147,311 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 128,775 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 128,775 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 126,646 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 117,848 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 117,848 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 107,085 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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S299 DCB 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 S299 DCB, 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 S299 DCB registered?

S299 DCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S299 DCB safe to buy?

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