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S267 WPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,816 mi
Last recorded65,816 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS267 WPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,816 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front brake discs

perishing to n/s/r tyres

security to battery

strong advise wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,904 miles

Front exhaust mounts missing and perished

N/S/R Tyre perished

O/S/F Tyre low tread

O/S/R Tyre low tread and cut

Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,903 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mounts missing and perished

N/S/R Tyre perished

O/S/F Tyre low tread

O/S/R Tyre low tread and cut

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,330 miles

slight smoke when cold

Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear registration plate is in poor condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,121 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,384 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE NOISEY.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 48,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S267 WPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S267 WPU, 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 S267 WPU registered?

S267 WPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S267 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S267 WPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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