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S583 TVX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,519 mi
Last recorded59,519 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 TVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and osf (2.4.C.1b)

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2015 59,492 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underbody and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and osf (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust mounting rubber missing.

tyres sizes different front to rear

Fail 7 Oct 2014 53,181 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust mounting rubber missing.

tyres sizes different front to rear

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,632 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has some general corrosion to underside

Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,632 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has some general corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,231 miles

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2012 40,231 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,343 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

ns and os inner sill by spring hangers corroded

ns and os sills corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corrode and holed

os floor corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 34,322 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

ns and os inner sill by spring hangers corroded

ns and os sills corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corrode and holed

os floor corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,198 miles

ALL ADVISES STILL APPLY AS ON OTHER VTS COMPUTER

Fail 18 Sep 2010 31,198 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE HOSES AND PIPES ARE WET

BULKHEAD BELOW BRAKE SERVO IS CORRODED

FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED

O/S MIRROR SECURED WITH TAPE

REAR BRAKE JUDDER

REAR SUSPENSION SHACKLE MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS ARE WORN AND DAMAGED

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,215 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,889 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,144 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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S583 TVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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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S583 TVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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