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S748 DCN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 DCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 109,231 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 109,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 103,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 99,745 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 99,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,719 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 88,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 88,037 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 73,561 miles

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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S748 DCN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue 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 S748 DCN, 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 S748 DCN registered?

S748 DCN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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