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ExpiredMileage
101,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
change in body configuration may affect load carrying capacity / vehicle integrity
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust corroding slight blow
sills corroding
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust corroding slight blow
sills corroding
All shock absorbers have poor damping
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All shock absorbers have poor damping
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
offside door mirror in poor condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in front tyre
Offside mirror in poor condition.
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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S359 APA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 S359 APA, 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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S359 APA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 August 1998.
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