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S677 GRO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,024 mi
Last recorded77,024 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS677 GRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,024 miles

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2013 77,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,445 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,584 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,441 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 63,441 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,190 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. WEAR IN REAR SHACKLE BUSHES

Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,186 miles

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

N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. WEAR IN REAR SHACKLE BUSHES

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,827 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 52,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,343 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 36,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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S677 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S677 GRO, 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 S677 GRO registered?

S677 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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