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S652 TAW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,368 mi
Last recorded75,368 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 TAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,368 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 75,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2006 69,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

grille between head lights broken

off side front ball joint gaitor split

off side front track rod end gaitor split

rattle at gear box

rattle at gear linkage

rear number plate cracked

Fail 15 May 2006 69,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

centre console insecure

grille between head lights broken

off side front ball joint gaitor split

off side front track rod end gaitor split

rattle at gear box

rattle at gear linkage

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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S652 TAW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S652 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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What year was S652 TAW registered?

S652 TAW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S652 TAW safe to buy?

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