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S640 TAW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,264 mi
Last recorded90,264 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 TAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking by radiator (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,345 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,961 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 86,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,001 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 85,001 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,644 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 83,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,077 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 80,077 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 77,378 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,378 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,225 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,419 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 70,419 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 67,779 miles

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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S640 TAW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S640 TAW, 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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S640 TAW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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