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S513 BDK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,056 mi
Last recorded142,056 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 BDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 142,056 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 142,054 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 132,745 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 132,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 123,533 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Dec 2008 123,533 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2007 114,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 103,770 miles

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

Front wipers starting to deteriorate.

Nearside front lower swivel joint boot torn.

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm approx.

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

screw in offside front tyre.

Fail 12 Dec 2005 94,774 miles

Nearside front headlight lower mounting out of its socket but lamp secure and correct beam pattern.

Nearside lower suspension ball joint boot torn.

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in rear wheel bearings. †

Pass 12 Dec 2005 94,774 miles

Nearside front headlight lower mounting out of its socket but lamp secure and correct beam pattern.

Nearside lower suspension ball joint boot torn.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings. †

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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S513 BDK 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 60%.

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 S513 BDK, 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 S513 BDK registered?

S513 BDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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