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S212 JHG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,911 mi
Last recorded114,911 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 JHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 114,911 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 114,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 103,411 miles

Advise anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 103,411 miles

Advise anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012
Fail 6 Jan 2011 88,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 88,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,524 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 80,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,300 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre (inner )wall cracking.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,299 miles

Advise, noise from rear brakes.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 54,784 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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S212 JHG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow 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 S212 JHG, 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 S212 JHG registered?

S212 JHG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S212 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S212 JHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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