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S853 LAB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,333 mi
Last recorded174,333 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 LAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 174,333 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 174,333 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 171,121 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 171,121 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 160,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 145,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 127,625 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 127,625 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 106,366 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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S853 LAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S853 LAB, 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 S853 LAB registered?

S853 LAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S853 LAB safe to buy?

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