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S741 EAR

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,672 mi
Last recorded160,672 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 160,672 miles

near side lower ball joint dust cover s/split

near side wiper slightly worn

Fail 28 Mar 2012 160,670 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side lower ball joint dust cover s/split

near side wiper slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2011 155,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 147,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 143,031 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2007 130,752 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 130,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low.

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit.

noise from engine, possible altanator bearing or power steering pump bearing.

power steering belt squeeling.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 117,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 107,691 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

oil leak from engine.

power steering and alternator belt slack, recommend tightening.

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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S741 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S741 EAR, 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 S741 EAR registered?

S741 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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