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S749 BMV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,859 mi
Last recorded132,859 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 BMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 132,859 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 127,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,636 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2015 122,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,619 miles

Slight leak on the exhaust front pipe

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jan 2014 115,615 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Slight leak on the exhaust front pipe

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,531 miles

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jan 2013 104,795 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings have some slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2012 100,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 100,039 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,040 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 92,403 miles

both front cracking badly on side walls

Pass 17 Jan 2009 88,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 85,495 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 81,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 77,138 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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S749 BMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S749 BMV, 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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S749 BMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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