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S835 NLM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,257 mi
Last recorded137,257 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 137,257 miles

Oil leak

some damage to front no plate

Fail 8 Nov 2012 137,257 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

some damage to front no plate

Pass 1 Nov 2011 119,649 miles

battery inscure/ oily under side / rear tyre very poor need changing

Fail 29 Oct 2011 119,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery inscure/ oily under side / rear tyre very poor need changing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,510 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 104,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,398 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 85,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

van appears to have stood for while varyous piprs rusty battery insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 78,833 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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S835 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S835 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S835 NLM registered?

S835 NLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S835 NLM safe to buy?

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