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S247 DPT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,763 mi
Last recorded172,763 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 DPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 172,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 162,712 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 153,194 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 143,102 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 143,099 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 135,355 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres starting to split

Fail 4 Jun 2016 135,355 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres starting to split

Pass 4 Jun 2015 126,172 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 117,305 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 117,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 113,674 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 113,674 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jun 2012 110,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 110,077 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 106,506 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 106,506 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front headlamp slightley loose

Fail 9 Jun 2010 101,192 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front headlamp slightley loose

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,288 miles

n/s headlight slightly loose - requires attention

o/s + n/s front wiper blades starting to split

rear wheel bearings require adjustment

Pass 26 Nov 2007 91,890 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 91,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,049 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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S247 DPT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S247 DPT, 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 S247 DPT registered?

S247 DPT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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