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S901 DRO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,188 mi
Last recorded78,188 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 DRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,188 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 78,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,261 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 69,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2006 65,224 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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S901 DRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S901 DRO, 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 S901 DRO registered?

S901 DRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S901 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 DRO shows 6 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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