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S359 APA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,704 mi
Last recorded101,704 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 APA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,704 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 101,701 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,160 miles

change in body configuration may affect load carrying capacity / vehicle integrity

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 101,156 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,545 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 100,218 miles

rear exhaust corroding slight blow

sills corroding

Fail 24 May 2013 100,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,502 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 98,502 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,288 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 90,286 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,705 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,706 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

offside door mirror in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2007 70,702 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,945 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 63,945 miles

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?

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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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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