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S342 VYC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 VYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,861 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 83,861 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,961 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 76,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,040 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,761 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 52,995 miles

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

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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S342 VYC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S342 VYC, 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 S342 VYC registered?

S342 VYC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S342 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S342 VYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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