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S514 TVX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,198 mi
Last recorded85,198 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 TVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 85,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,133 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 79,133 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,326 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front jacking point corroded to excess

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,034 miles

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,020 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,644 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake disks pitted

Fail 28 Aug 2008 64,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake disks pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,011 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust back box hanger deteriorated

front brake disks pitted

nearside rear tyre worn

slight play in nearside and offside rear shock absorbers

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Aug 2007 62,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust back box hanger deteriorated

front brake disks pitted

nearside rear tyre worn

slight play in nearside and offside rear shock absorbers

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Sep 2006 58,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S514 TVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S514 TVX, 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 S514 TVX registered?

S514 TVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S514 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 TVX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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