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S814 NLM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,678 mi
Last recorded165,678 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 165,678 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 165,678 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 160,706 miles

exhaust fouling body

rear cross member coroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 160,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust fouling body

rear cross member coroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 156,026 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 156,026 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 152,829 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 25 Oct 2012 152,720 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Oct 2011 147,561 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 143,480 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 143,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 135,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 135,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 128,603 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 128,602 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 121,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 115,806 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 115,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S814 NLM 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 S814 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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S814 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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