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S129 EBW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,495 mi
Last recorded29,495 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 EBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 29,495 miles

ADVISE REAR BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 29,495 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,495 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 29,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,495 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL SURFACE RUST.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,495 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 29,495 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,495 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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S129 EBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S129 EBW, 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 S129 EBW registered?

S129 EBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S129 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S129 EBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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