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S857 DWT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,186 mi
Last recorded105,186 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 DWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 105,186 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 105,186 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 102,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

alternator belt slack

Fail 16 Jan 2009 102,607 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,530 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 88,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 81,571 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 81,571 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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S857 DWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S857 DWT, 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 S857 DWT registered?

S857 DWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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