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S329 WPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,546 mi
Last recorded150,546 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS329 WPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 150,546 miles

rear doors rusting on bottoms

Fail 2 Oct 2013 150,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear doors rusting on bottoms

Pass 5 Oct 2012 144,921 miles

off side rear wing rusting

Fail 5 Oct 2012 144,921 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

off side rear wing rusting

Pass 26 Sep 2011 139,272 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 139,272 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 133,131 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 133,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 126,851 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 126,851 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,717 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 119,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing low on centre of tread

Pass 14 Sep 2007 113,658 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 113,658 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 105,332 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 94,202 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside outer body sill slightly damaged

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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S329 WPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S329 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 S329 WPU registered?

S329 WPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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