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S974 JAR

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,962 mi
Last recorded172,962 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 JAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 172,962 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 172,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 156,657 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 156,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 137,423 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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S974 JAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S974 JAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S974 JAR registered?

S974 JAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S974 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S974 JAR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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