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S763 NLM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,975 mi
Last recorded114,975 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,975 miles

body corroded underneath

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

nearside front jacking point corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 114,974 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

engine oil leak

nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 111,969 miles

Corrosion starting in offside outer sill and nearside front jacking point,no holes at time of mot.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,728 miles

Replaced wiper blades (light scratches on screen conforms to SN 2-2014

Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,728 miles

Replaced wiper blades (light scratches on screen conforms to SN 2-2014

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 109,367 miles

Battery Lazy (had to charge battery)

Handle faulty/insecure on Bonnet catch operating cable

Rear doors corroded

Starter Motor lazy

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Cracked through securing bolt (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 109,367 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/side front/outer edge close to chords (4.1.E.1)

Handle faulty/insecure on Bonnet catch operating cable

Rear doors corroded

Starter Motor lazy

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Cracked through securing bolt (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 105,567 miles

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

Parking brake needs adjustment in near future

front and rear number plates cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,567 miles

Parking brake needs adjustment in near future

front and rear number plates cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,388 miles

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

slight damage to front registration plate

slight engine oil leak

slight leak of exhaust gases from front exhaust flexi

slight misting on n/s front outer cv boot

Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,388 miles

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

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

slight damage to front registration plate

slight engine oil leak

slight leak of exhaust gases from front exhaust flexi

slight misting on n/s front outer cv boot

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release broken

both front brake discs lipped unable to see pads

both sills and step corners starting to corrode

exhaust flexi blowing and bracket broken

front and rear no/plates damaged

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2013 94,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release broken

both front brake discs lipped unable to see pads

both sills and step corners starting to corrode

exhaust flexi blowing and bracket broken

front and rear no/plates damaged

n/s door mirror cracked

starter faulty

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,376 miles

bonnet release broken

exhaust bracket at front broken and blow from front flexi

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

load sensing valve slow in operation

n/s door mirror cracked

poor damping effect of brake servo

Fail 27 Jun 2012 89,376 miles

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

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

bonnet release broken

exhaust bracket at front broken and blow from front flexi

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

load sensing valve slow in operation

n/s door mirror cracked

poor damping effect of brake servo

Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

bonnet release lever broken

exhaust bracket near flexi broken

front brake pads appear low

long travel in footbrake

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s trackrod end as play very strong advise

rear tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,775 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 81,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery insercure

front and rear number plates cracked

rear tyres cracking in walls

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,863 miles

battery insecure

rear brakes slight judder

rear tyres slight cracks

Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,209 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brakes slight judder

slight chip on screen

Fail 3 Jul 2006 75,207 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S763 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S763 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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S763 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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