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S303 BVT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,471 mi
Last recorded192,471 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 BVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 192,471 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play

nearside front upper support bearing feels rough in its operation

Fail 20 May 2011 192,471 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play

nearside front upper support bearing feels rough in its operation

Pass 18 May 2010 185,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2010 185,227 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 178,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 176,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 170,396 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 170,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 164,386 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 164,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S303 BVT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S303 BVT, 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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S303 BVT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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