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S771 NLM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,155 mi
Last recorded90,155 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 90,155 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front panel/cross member corroding.

front suspension/anti roll bar/arms corroding.

front+rear shock absorbers starting to become soft.

n/s/f inner wing liner insecure.

o/s cv boot starting to weep grease around large securing clip.

o/s+n/s/f+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

play in o/s steerring rack/arm.

slight damage/distortion to n/s/r road wheel.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 90,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front panel/cross member corroding.

front suspension/anti roll bar/arms corroding.

front+rear shock absorbers starting to become soft.

n/s/f inner wing liner insecure.

o/s cv boot starting to weep grease around large securing clip.

o/s+n/s/f+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

play in o/s steerring rack/arm.

slight damage/distortion to n/s/r road wheel.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 81,246 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted/corroding.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

front shock absorbers starting to get soft.

front suspension/anti roll bar/cross member corroding.

o/s/f flexible brake hose starting to become insecure.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 81,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

front brake discs pitted/corroding.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

front shock absorbers starting to get soft.

front suspension/anti roll bar/cross member corroding.

o/s/f flexible brake hose starting to become insecure.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,426 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 80,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate broken

screw in offside rear tyre

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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S771 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S771 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 S771 NLM registered?

S771 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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