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S753 HFC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 HFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 129,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 129,450 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted cable mounting bracket to floor tunnel (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,452 miles

Exhaust front down pipe bracket missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 123,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front down pipe bracket missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,805 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 116,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 113,055 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 113,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 109,643 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outrigger corroded outside a prescribed area

Fail 13 Apr 2011 109,582 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front chassie rail corroded not with 30cm

Pass 19 Apr 2010 107,019 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 107,019 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,909 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 104,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 99,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 93,655 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 93,655 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 85,568 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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S753 HFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S753 HFC, 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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S753 HFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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