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S747 ENU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,059 mi
Last recorded153,059 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 ENU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 153,059 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

slight corrosion in nearside rear door shut

temperorary repair to exhaust back box

Fail 9 May 2011 153,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

temperorary repair to exhaust back box

Pass 7 Apr 2010 148,010 miles

all repairs heavily undersealed

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both door pillers slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both headlamps require attention soon

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel cap requires attention soon

nearside centre floor slightly corroded

nearside rear loading door slightly corroded and requires attention soon

tow-bar obstruction on rear number plate on limit

Fail 2 Apr 2010 148,010 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both door pillers slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both headlamps require attention soon

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel cap requires attention soon

nearside centre floor slightly corroded

nearside rear loading door slightly corroded and requires attention soon

Pass 14 Mar 2009 132,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 113,667 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 113,667 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 107,051 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 110,802 miles

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

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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S747 ENU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S747 ENU, 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 S747 ENU registered?

S747 ENU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S747 ENU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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