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S858 LAN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,328 mi
Last recorded144,328 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 LAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 144,328 miles

coolent leaking back of engine

Fail 21 Jul 2009 144,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolent leaking back of engine

Pass 21 Jul 2008 139,217 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 139,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 132,730 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 119,904 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jul 2006 119,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2005 106,943 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 106,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S858 LAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S858 LAN, 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 S858 LAN registered?

S858 LAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S858 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S858 LAN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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