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S743 EAR

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,932 mi
Last recorded105,932 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,932 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 105,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,881 miles

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

under body and componants are coverd in under seal

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,140 miles

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

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,577 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 51,577 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S743 EAR 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 76.9%.

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 S743 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 S743 EAR registered?

S743 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S743 EAR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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