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S423 DUP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,090 mi
Last recorded169,090 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 DUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 169,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 159,775 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front windscreen wiper motor not parking correctly

n/s/f headlamp loose on its fixings

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch areas have plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of the wheel arch areas for corrosion

o/s/f headlamp lense damaged

windscreen has damage more than 40mm (centre top on screen) but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 24 Aug 2012 159,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front windscreen wiper motor not parking correctly

n/s/f headlamp loose on its fixings

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch areas have plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of the wheel arch areas for corrosion

o/s/f headlamp lense damaged

o/s/r tyre flat at time of test

windscreen has damage more than 40mm (centre top on screen) but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Jun 2011 153,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 147,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 138,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 124,258 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 111,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 111,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,410 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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S423 DUP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S423 DUP, 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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S423 DUP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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