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S219 EJW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,723 mi
Last recorded132,723 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 EJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 132,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 132,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 128,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s outer sill corroding

o/s outer sill corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2015 128,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s outer sill corroding

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2014 122,588 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 104,254 miles

nearside front tyre splitting on side wall

Pass 6 Jan 2011 98,663 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,174 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 94,174 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 88,791 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 88,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 78,522 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 71,246 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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S219 EJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S219 EJW, 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 S219 EJW registered?

S219 EJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S219 EJW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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