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S698 GNH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,428 mi
Last recorded100,428 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 GNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,428 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 100,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,373 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,971 miles

Both front brake discs rusted

Both rear tyres badly perished and aged

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2010 108,971 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front brake discs rusted

Both rear tyres badly perished and aged

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brakes noisy in opperation

Pass 7 Aug 2009 106,584 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 100,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 93,963 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 86,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 86,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S698 GNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S698 GNH, 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 S698 GNH registered?

S698 GNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S698 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S698 GNH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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