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S351 AEV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,469 mi
Last recorded68,469 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 AEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,469 miles

offside front and nearside front tyre outer treads to shoulders wearing

offside front door mirror glass slightly cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2012 68,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front and nearside front tyre outer treads to shoulders wearing

offside front door mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2010 60,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre only just legal on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,874 miles

o/s/r tyre only just legal on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,374 miles

n/s/f tyre only just legal

o/s/r tyre only just legal on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,657 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S351 AEV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S351 AEV, 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 S351 AEV registered?

S351 AEV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S351 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S351 AEV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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