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S671 SUY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,730 mi
Last recorded115,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS671 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,730 miles

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

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

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

brake compansator valve plastic clip loose in arm

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

reflector in nearside headlamp dull

Fail 27 Jul 2011 115,730 miles

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

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

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

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

brake compansator valve plastic clip loose in arm

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

reflector in nearside headlamp dull

Pass 22 Jul 2010 109,737 miles

brake pipes from compansator valve to rear flexible hoses corroded

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

rear compansator valve spring not seated correctly but still works

Fail 27 Jul 2009 102,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

metal brake pipes to rear flexible brake hoses corroded

rear brake compansator valve spring not located in correct position but still working correctly

Pass 27 Jul 2009 102,014 miles

metal brake pipes to rear flexible brake hoses corroded

rear brake compansator valve spring not located in correct position but still working correctly

Pass 28 Jul 2008 82,184 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 82,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,045 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 74,042 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

nearside rear tyre has split but not down to cords

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,694 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs inner faces

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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S671 SUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S671 SUY, 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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S671 SUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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