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S363 LOY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,980 mi
Last recorded168,980 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 LOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 168,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 160,901 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 160,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

front tyres worn to 2 mm

Pass 29 Jun 2010 151,614 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 142,978 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 142,978 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 134,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 124,362 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 124,362 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 115,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 115,197 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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S363 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S363 LOY, 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 S363 LOY registered?

S363 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S363 LOY safe to buy?

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