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S898 TWG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,051 mi
Last recorded151,051 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 TWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 151,051 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 142,029 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 134,211 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 118,236 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 112,294 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 112,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2012 105,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2011 103,924 miles

parking brake starting to deteriorate

slight wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 100,465 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2009 97,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 97,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,543 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,811 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,999 miles

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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S898 TWG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S898 TWG, 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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S898 TWG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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