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S678 SUY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,542 mi
Last recorded157,542 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 157,542 miles

bonnet release lever adrift

Fail 8 May 2012 157,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet lever adrift inside vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2011 152,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 152,569 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 151,052 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s sill / door shuts corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 151,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s sill / door shuts corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 147,436 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 147,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 96,806 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 96,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Engine oil Leak

Pass 11 Jan 2006 73,685 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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S678 SUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S678 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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S678 SUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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