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S916 UDT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Lpg 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,706 mi
Last recorded139,706 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 UDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 139,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear quarter panel corroded but not in a prescribed area

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2012 134,076 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 134,061 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 130,932 miles

Brake pipes greased preventing a full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2011 130,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipes greased preventing a full inspection

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 124,254 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 124,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 112,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 112,753 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 100,018 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted to front axle than to rear axle

Fail 9 Sep 2008 100,018 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted to front axle than to rear axle

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,387 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 87,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 78,771 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 76,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 76,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S916 UDT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 S916 UDT, 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 S916 UDT registered?

S916 UDT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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