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S882 OOV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,592 mi
Last recorded92,592 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS882 OOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,654 miles

both outer sills has signs of corrosion

exhaust has minor leak at front pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,722 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 85,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 78,870 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 78,857 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,259 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 70,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 57,555 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 57,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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S882 OOV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S882 OOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S882 OOV registered?

S882 OOV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S882 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S882 OOV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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