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S348 LOD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,476 mi
Last recorded167,476 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS348 LOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 167,476 miles

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

corrotion front crossmember

corrotion on outer body

rear hose ferrals corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 167,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrotion front crossmember

corrotion on outer body

rear hose ferrals corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 165,203 miles

front tyres cracking and perishing

o/s/r tyre clsoe to limit

rear floor boarded up

rear hose ferrals corrodeing

slight missfire from engine

Fail 27 Jun 2008 165,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front tyres cracking and perishing

o/s/r tyre clsoe to limit

rear floor boarded up

rear hose ferrals corrodeing

slight missfire from engine

Pass 13 Sep 2006 160,888 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 160,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S348 LOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S348 LOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S348 LOD registered?

S348 LOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S348 LOD safe to buy?

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