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S354 LOD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,216 mi
Last recorded88,216 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 LOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,216 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 88,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 82,126 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s sun visor missing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 82,126 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

13 inch tyres fitted to front 14 inch tyres fitted to rear

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s sun visor missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,057 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 75,914 miles

Oil leak

wiper blades cut

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wiper blades cut

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,481 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 72,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 60,106 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
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S354 LOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S354 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 S354 LOD registered?

S354 LOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S354 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S354 LOD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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