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S783 GVV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

222,123 mi
Last recorded222,123 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 GVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 222,123 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nsr/osr (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 218,676 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear light slightly damaged

rear lower gearbox mounting defective

Pass 7 Aug 2017 211,073 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 210,152 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both nearside and offside rear (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 197,110 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both nearside and offside rear (3.5.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

nearside centre sill has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2016 197,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside front (1.8)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both nearside and offside rear (3.5.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

nearside centre sill has slight corrosion

Fail 20 May 2016 196,337 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both nearside and offside rear (3.5.1b)

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

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

nearside centre sill has slight corrosion

nearside rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2015 189,670 miles

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

rear lower gearbox mounting defective

Fail 7 Oct 2015 189,670 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured centre lower (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

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

rear lower gearbox mounting defective

Pass 18 Aug 2014 174,419 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 13 Aug 2014 174,417 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn at inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 162,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 162,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 143,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 143,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 131,403 miles

drivers side and passenger side outer sills has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2010 116,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n.s.f and o.s.f steering arms has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2009 102,025 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 102,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 99,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 96,122 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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S783 GVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S783 GVV, 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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S783 GVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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