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S347 TVX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

109,348 mi
Last recorded109,348 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 TVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 109,323 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2010 96,945 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 96,945 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 96,941 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,260 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 95,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,416 miles

emissions just in limits.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 89,058 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

emissions just in limits.

Pass 17 Feb 2007 70,214 miles

n/s/r tyre getting worn

Fail 15 Feb 2007 70,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre getting worn

Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 51,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S347 TVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S347 TVX, 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 S347 TVX registered?

S347 TVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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