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S499 WPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,316 mi
Last recorded66,316 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 WPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010 66,316 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,250 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 60,250 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

different size tyres front and rear axles

front and rear registration plates starting to fade and deteriorate but ok from 20metres

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Oct 2007 55,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

different size tyres front and rear axles

front and rear registration plates starting to fade and deteriorate but ok from 20metres

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 50,563 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S499 WPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S499 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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S499 WPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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