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S937 UPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

279,968 mi
Last recorded279,968 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS937 UPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 279,968 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 279,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 277,010 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 277,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 274,637 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 274,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure o/s/f (2.5.C.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play n/s/r (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s/f (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 1 Apr 2014 270,109 miles

BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING UP

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SPONGEY BRAKE PEDAL STILL HOLDS

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS RAILS

Fail 19 Mar 2014 270,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING UP

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SPONGEY BRAKE PEDAL STILL HOLDS

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS RAILS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 262,515 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 251,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 230,259 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 205,353 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

spare tyre flat

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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S937 UPU 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 69.2%.

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 S937 UPU, 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 S937 UPU registered?

S937 UPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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