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S809 GRO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,522 mi
Last recorded205,522 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 GRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 205,522 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 205,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 198,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 191,067 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 191,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 181,704 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 181,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 169,208 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 169,208 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 154,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 144,174 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 128,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 118,010 miles

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

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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S809 GRO 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 S809 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S809 GRO registered?

S809 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S809 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S809 GRO 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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