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S823 NLM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,945 mi
Last recorded162,945 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 162,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 158,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 154,828 miles

o\s\r rear lower quarter panel corroded & holed

rear silencer clamp excessively corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 154,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o\s\r rear lower quarter panel corroded & holed

rear silencer clamp excessively corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 150,301 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 146,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 145,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Spare tyre defective

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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S823 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S823 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 S823 NLM registered?

S823 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S823 NLM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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