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S560 TVX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,319 mi
Last recorded67,319 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 TVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,319 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r light cluster damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers marking windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2013 67,319 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r light cluster damaged

n/s/r tyre under inflated

temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers marking windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,384 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,384 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,200 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2011 57,200 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,257 miles

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

O/S wiper smears slightly

Slight wear on front discs

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2010 55,257 miles

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

O/S wiper smears slightly

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

Slight wear on front discs

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,091 miles

Front brakes and discs are worn

Oil leak

offside front door A pillar corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 53,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Front brakes and discs are worn

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

Oil leak

offside front door A pillar corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,506 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s windscreen wiper missing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,345 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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S560 TVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S560 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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S560 TVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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