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S863 CRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,956 mi
Last recorded137,956 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 CRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 137,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 137,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 131,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 125,712 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 125,712 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 124,022 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2009 120,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2009 120,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 119,757 miles

corrsion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2007 113,041 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 112,901 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 103,694 miles

exhaust very rusty

oil leak from engine

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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S863 CRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S863 CRE, 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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S863 CRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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