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S419 VEV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,667 mi
Last recorded172,667 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS419 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 172,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 169,679 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 166,264 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 158,126 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 149,103 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 135,362 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 135,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise water leak from rad

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

advise off side front tyre soft

rear grease caps missing from bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2005 115,495 miles

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

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

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

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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S419 VEV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S419 VEV, 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 S419 VEV registered?

S419 VEV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S419 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S419 VEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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