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S559 KCC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,391 mi
Last recorded149,391 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 KCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 149,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 149,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 143,479 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 143,479 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 135,668 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 135,668 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 132,220 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 132,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 128,307 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 128,307 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 121,133 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 113,963 miles

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 106,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 102,514 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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S559 KCC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S559 KCC, 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 S559 KCC registered?

S559 KCC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S559 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 KCC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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