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S274 MPY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,245 mi
Last recorded112,245 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 MPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 112,245 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle covered in under seal at time of test.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 109,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

battery insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,140 miles

battery insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 103,779 miles

corrosion present on bpost at bottom to sill

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 8 Mar 2011 103,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

corrosion present on bpost at bottom to sill

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 27 Oct 2008 103,388 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 103,388 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 101,749 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2006 99,536 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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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S274 MPY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S274 MPY, 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 S274 MPY registered?

S274 MPY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S274 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S274 MPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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