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S918 MLP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,245 mi
Last recorded140,245 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 MLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 140,245 miles

bonnet catch handle loose

under vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 140,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet catch handle loose

under vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,175 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 136,012 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap lose but secure

rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 133,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear handbrake cables outer sleeve corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 131,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 129,737 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 129,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 126,889 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 124,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s door mirror is cracked

spare tyre is worn to cords and ply

windscreen has a small crack in the n/s bottom corner

Fail 18 Apr 2012 124,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s door mirror is cracked

spare tyre is worn to cords and ply

windscreen has a small crack in the n/s bottom corner

Pass 11 Apr 2011 121,946 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 121,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 119,659 miles

front number plate is cracked but still readable.

horn is not very loud.

o/s/f door mirror is slightly cracked.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 117,161 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 117,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 113,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 110,134 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 105,269 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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S918 MLP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S918 MLP, 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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S918 MLP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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