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S81 KGG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,864 mi
Last recorded157,864 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 KGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 157,864 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 157,863 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 141,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 141,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 128,236 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 128,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 125,368 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 125,368 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 2 May 2008 121,267 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 116,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 112,200 miles

discs wearing

exhaust rusting

n/s/r tyre low

slight play in two top suspension brgs

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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S81 KGG 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 S81 KGG, 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 S81 KGG registered?

S81 KGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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