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S788 NLM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,297 mi
Last recorded108,297 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,332 miles

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

osr sill rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,706 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 84,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,162 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 72,105 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 68,174 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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S788 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S788 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 S788 NLM registered?

S788 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S788 NLM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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