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S987 MLN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,515 mi
Last recorded80,515 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 MLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 80,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,954 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 68,954 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,777 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 63,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,643 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 53,643 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S987 MLN 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 S987 MLN, 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 S987 MLN registered?

S987 MLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S987 MLN safe to buy?

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