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S733 EWW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

227,833 mi
Last recorded227,833 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 EWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 227,833 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosionto outer sills,roof,inner sills,front panel etc.

Front bumper damaged/broken.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 227,832 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosionto outer sills,roof,inner sills,front panel etc.

Front bumper damaged/broken.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 227,831 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 227,829 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 226,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 225,211 miles

Both front tyres,treads are worn on outer edges.

Hazard lights are a bit slow to switch off (is there an alarm system operating as well?).

Horn sounds slightly rasping and is a borderline pass.

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

Nearside mirror glass is missing.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 225,211 miles

Both front tyres,treads are worn on outer edges.

Hazard lights are a bit slow to switch off (is there an alarm system operating as well?).

Horn sounds slightly rasping and is a borderline pass.

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

Nearside mirror glass is missing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 15 May 2008 221,639 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 221,638 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing very slightly noisy.

Rear silencer mounting strap is a bit loose.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 214,749 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 214,733 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 195,611 miles

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

advise chip in windscreen

advise corrosoin in sump leaking oil

Pass 7 Nov 2005 195,611 miles

advise chip in windscreen

advise corrosoin in sump leaking oil

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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S733 EWW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S733 EWW, 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 S733 EWW registered?

S733 EWW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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