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S272 GRP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,021 mi
Last recorded126,021 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 GRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,021 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear arch area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 125,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated Sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated Sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,079 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 124,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 121,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/80/r13 83t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 117,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/80/r13 83t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 114,238 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 114,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 111,000 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 110,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 106,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 99,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 89,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

damage to front registration plate.

rear brake imbalance.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,237 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 83,710 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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S272 GRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S272 GRP, 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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S272 GRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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