MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front & nearside rear tyres worn unevenly
all brake pipes corroded
drivers hazard tell tale cover missing
exhaust system heavily corroded
front brake discs corroded
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
all brake pipes corroded
drivers hazard tell tale cover missing
exhaust system heavily corroded
front brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S599 SMS is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S599 SMS, 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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S599 SMS is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 October 1998.
Is S599 SMS safe to buy?
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