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S324 APA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,773 mi
Last recorded90,773 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS324 APA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 90,773 miles

damage to offside rear panel

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

corrosion in offside door shut

corrosion in offside outer sill

front exhaust rubber mounting missing

Fail 17 May 2013 90,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion in offside door shut

corrosion in offside outer sill

damage to offside rear panel

front exhaust rubber mounting missing

Pass 9 May 2012 86,269 miles

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

corrosion in offside door shut

radiator cooling fan insecure

rear panel damaged

Pass 13 May 2011 80,132 miles

front exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2011 79,962 miles

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

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

front exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2010 70,014 miles

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

both head lamp security would benefit from attention

corrosion in sump pan

damage to rear valance

front exhaust o ring in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2009 63,324 miles

security of both headlamps would benefit from attention

Fail 20 Apr 2009 63,217 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

security of both head lamps would benefit from attention

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,303 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,303 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,254 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 49,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,239 miles

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

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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S324 APA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S324 APA, 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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S324 APA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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