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S654 EAR

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

133,781 mi
Last recorded133,781 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 133,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside corrosion forming in centre of outer sill.

Nearside corrosion forming in door shut.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion forming in door shut.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion forming at the bottom n/s & o/s `B` posts.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 133,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion forming at the bottom n/s & o/s `B` posts.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 130,955 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting rubber deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 130,955 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Lower engine mounting rubber deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,877 miles

Central Front exhaust system in poor condition.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 124,877 miles

Central Front exhaust system in poor condition.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 119,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 118,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door sill heavily corroded. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,190 miles

Nearside Outer door sill is corroded but not in any prescribed areas.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 112,190 miles

Nearside Outer door sill is corroded but not in any prescribed areas.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside outer door sill corroded but not in any prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside wiper blade has a slight split.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

exhaust system centre section in poor condition.

vehicles internal headlamp adjustment adjusted to re check the headlamps.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer door sill corroded but not in any prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside wiper blade has a slight split.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

exhaust system centre section in poor condition.

vehicles internal headlamp adjustment adjusted to re check the headlamps.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,268 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,358 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 90,358 miles

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)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,131 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s & o/s front macphearson strut top bearings slightly notchy in operation.

n/s & o/s parking brake cable outer casings deteriorated.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 83,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s & o/s front macphearson strut top bearings slightly notchy in operation.

n/s & o/s parking brake cable outer casings deteriorated.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,257 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

advise wiper blades slighly split

Fail 28 Oct 2010 77,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

advise wiper blades slighly split

Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,203 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,710 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,726 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 62,726 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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S654 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S654 EAR, 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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S654 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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