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S583 DVK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

168,623 mi
Last recorded168,623 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 DVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2010 168,623 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 168,598 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2009 162,570 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 162,569 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 154,064 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 154,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jul 2007 154,045 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded

handbrake mounting torn slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2006 148,900 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear bumper end cap adrift

Slight play in steering rack

nearside mirror broken

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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S583 DVK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 S583 DVK, 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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S583 DVK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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