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S940 DWU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,495 mi
Last recorded101,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 DWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,495 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 97,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,279 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 91,990 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear no plate slightly cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2011 84,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear no plate slightly cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,718 miles

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

rear exaust mounting weak

Fail 10 Apr 2010 80,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exaust mounting weak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,005 miles

both front wiper blades are split & worn but still clearing 75% of the windscreen

rear number plate is cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2009 77,005 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

both front wiper blades are split & worn but still clearing 75% of the windscreen

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,893 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 72,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,972 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 67,931 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear number plate cracked but not insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,710 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 61,649 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

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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S940 DWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S940 DWU, 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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S940 DWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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