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S803 JGG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,283 mi
Last recorded170,283 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 JGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 170,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 165,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs are corroded.

Horn weak.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 26 May 2012 165,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen scratched.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs are corroded.

Horn weak.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 161,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 157,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 145,755 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 145,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 145,755 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine/gaerbox mounts appear worn/defective

near side headlamp bulb and reflector temporarily secured in position wth tape.

windscreen wipers operate when turned on but only on max speed and need to be parked manually using switch.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 145,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine/gaerbox mounts appear worn/defective

near side headlamp bulb and reflector temporarily secured in position wth tape.

windscreen wipers operate when turned on but only on max speed and need to be parked manually using switch.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 159,690 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 137,988 miles

crack on o/s head light

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2007 137,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

crack on o/s head light

Pass 14 Jan 2006 126,581 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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S803 JGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 S803 JGG, 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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S803 JGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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