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S820 NLM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,517 mi
Last recorded136,517 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 136,517 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 136,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 129,531 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 129,531 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 125,209 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 125,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 120,085 miles

coolant leak.

o/s/f brake pads starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 120,085 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant leak.

o/s/f brake pads starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 115,884 miles

front shock absorbers starting to become soft.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

o/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 115,881 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front shock absorbers starting to become soft.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

o/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 110,771 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

handbrake cables corroding/deteriorating.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 110,771 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

handbrake cables corroding/deteriorating.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 106,878 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 106,878 miles

Centre Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front plate damaged rear plate soiled

Pass 28 Oct 2005 100,202 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 100,202 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front rear reg no plat/s damaged

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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S820 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S820 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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S820 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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