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S301 TVX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,833 mi
Last recorded145,833 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 TVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 145,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 142,854 miles

both number plates started to fade

o/s/f steel wheel damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2014 142,850 miles

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both number plates started to fade

o/s/f steel wheel damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2014 140,290 miles

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

both wipers started to smear screen

n/s outer mirror missing

slight binding rear brakes

slight corrision o/s/r inner sill panel

Pass 2 Mar 2014 140,290 miles

both wipers started to smear screen

n/s outer mirror missing

slight binding rear brakes

slight corrision o/s/r inner sill panel

Pass 25 Feb 2013 138,421 miles

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

Slight exhaust blow

Wipers poor

Fail 25 Feb 2013 138,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

Slight exhaust blow

Wipers poor

Pass 16 Feb 2012 136,305 miles

nearside rear wheel slight bind

outer sills slightly corroded

tyres are slightly worn

Fail 10 Feb 2012 136,305 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel slight bind

outer sills slightly corroded

tyres are slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 135,358 miles

floor to sills and sills slightly corroded

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 7 Feb 2011 135,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine overheated on test

floor to sills and sills slightly corroded

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 4 Feb 2010 134,771 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 6 Feb 2009 132,402 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2008 130,033 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 130,031 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 121,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 121,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 96,691 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 96,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S301 TVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S301 TVX, 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 S301 TVX registered?

S301 TVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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