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S647 FRP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,801 mi
Last recorded92,801 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 FRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,801 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,924 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,831 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 63,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 60,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,841 miles

o/s/rear tyre slightly out shape

Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/rear tyre slightly out shape

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,466 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,007 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,507 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 32,494 miles

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

advise both rear tyres starting to perish no inner and outer side walls

advise o/s/r tyre at 2mm

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 21,019 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 21,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.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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S647 FRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S647 FRP, 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 S647 FRP registered?

S647 FRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S647 FRP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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