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S745 NLM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,913 mi
Last recorded78,913 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS745 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 78,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,913 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 78,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 78,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,913 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,913 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 78,913 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,034 miles

Front brake discs getting thin

Pass 6 Feb 2007 151,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 151,942 miles

Centre Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the off position (3.2.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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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S745 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S745 NLM, 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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What year was S745 NLM registered?

S745 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S745 NLM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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