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S356 TWG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,336 mi
Last recorded139,336 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 TWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 139,336 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 136,013 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 135,994 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 132,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 128,852 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 128,852 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2007 123,570 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT WIPER BLADES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE. †SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING. †TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 6 Jun 2006 117,400 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 117,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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S356 TWG 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 S356 TWG, 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 S356 TWG registered?

S356 TWG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S356 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S356 TWG 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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