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S366 LOY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,552 mi
Last recorded178,552 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS366 LOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 178,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 165,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 154,307 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 151,657 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 151,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 147,704 miles

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

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

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 145,342 miles

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

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

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 13 Dec 2010 141,783 miles

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

front bumper insecure

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2009 136,643 miles

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to some brake pipes and ferruls

Fail 9 Dec 2009 136,643 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to some brake pipes and ferruls

Pass 12 Dec 2008 133,348 miles

front bumper loose

parking brake lever high but rbt readings ok

Fail 11 Dec 2008 133,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front bumper loose

parking brake lever high but rbt readings ok

Pass 17 Dec 2007 129,927 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,035 miles

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

front box section bent

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Dec 2006 126,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front box section bent

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Jul 2005 182,497 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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S366 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S366 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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S366 LOY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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