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S503 VNG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,601 mi
Last recorded141,601 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 VNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 141,601 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front suspension coil springs corroding

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

rear exhaust strap cracked and corroded (strong advise)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 141,601 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front suspension coil springs corroding

rear exhaust strap cracked and corroded (strong advise)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 138,129 miles

both front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing in tyre tread

note front brake discs slightly corroding

one front exhaust rubber mounting missing

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

slight damage to nearside rear bumper end cap

Fail 3 Sep 2010 138,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing in tyre tread

note front brake discs slightly corroding

one front exhaust rubber mounting missing

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

slight damage to nearside rear bumper end cap

Pass 11 Feb 2008 128,863 miles

BATTERY INSUCURE.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM LIMIT IS 1.6MM.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 128,823 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BATTERY INSUCURE.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM LIMIT IS 1.6MM.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 116,894 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 116,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S503 VNG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S503 VNG, 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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S503 VNG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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