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S173 ANU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,402 mi
Last recorded160,402 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 ANU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 160,402 miles

front pads low

front roll-bar rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2008 156,834 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 151,021 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 151,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 145,615 miles

Advise air bag warning light on

Advise evidence of kerbing to nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread and showing signs of kerbing to outer sidewall

Advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Advise small stone chips to front windscreen

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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S173 ANU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S173 ANU, 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 S173 ANU registered?

S173 ANU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S173 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S173 ANU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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