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S868 RVG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,460 mi
Last recorded184,460 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 RVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 184,460 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 170,238 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 170,016 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 162,225 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2010 161,000 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 160,997 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 159,929 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2009 159,928 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 158,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2008 158,541 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2007 148,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 143,139 miles

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

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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S868 RVG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 S868 RVG, 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 S868 RVG registered?

S868 RVG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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