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S356 JOV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,742 mi
Last recorded140,742 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 JOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 140,742 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 140,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 128,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc,s rusted pitted

Pass 24 May 2010 123,981 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 123,981 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 106,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion near rear gearbox mount

corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

corrosion on brake pipes from an to brake hoses

corrosion on brake pipes from load valve

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on middle section of exhaust

corrosion on offside front doorstep & both outer sills

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion tow bar

front brake discs starting to corroded inner face

nearside front tyre perished & worn on outer edge

nearside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside door mirror loose

offside rear tyre perishing

play in nearside front steering track arm

rear door handle damaged

rear valance corroded

travel in handbrake

various places under vehicle corroding

Fail 13 May 2009 106,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion near rear gearbox mount

corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

corrosion on brake pipes from an to brake hoses

corrosion on brake pipes from load valve

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on middle section of exhaust

corrosion on offside front doorstep & both outer sills

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion tow bar

front brake discs starting to corroded inner face

nearside front tyre perished & worn on outer edge

nearside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside door mirror loose

offside rear tyre perishing

play in nearside front steering track arm

rear door handle damaged

rear valance corroded

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

travel in handbrake

various places under vehicle corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2008 104,534 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front flexible brake hose ferrules coroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2007 102,564 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2006 100,616 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front flexible brake hose ferrules coroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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S356 JOV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S356 JOV, 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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S356 JOV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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