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S811 GRO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,470 mi
Last recorded124,470 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 GRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2013 124,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnett release lever in poor condition

drivers door check strap in poor condition

oil leak/s from engine

Pass 7 Jan 2013 113,507 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate broken

Fail 5 Jan 2013 113,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear number plate broken

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,220 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number broken

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2012 104,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rear number broken

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,546 miles

Coolant leak

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

engine oil leak on sump

Fail 22 Jan 2011 95,469 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

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

engine oil leak on sump

Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,748 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear number plate cracked

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2010 82,748 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear number plate cracked

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,623 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,585 miles

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2008 71,585 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,424 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 62,424 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

advise on exhaust system rusted

advise on nearside tailgate door not opening

advise on rear exhaust section clamp rusted

advise on rear plate cracked

advise on slight grab on nearside rear wheel

strong advise on distortion on front brake balance

strong advise on nearside front tyre worn too 1.6mm legal limit on outer tread

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S811 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S811 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 S811 GRO registered?

S811 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S811 GRO safe to buy?

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