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S842 JGG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 JGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 117,529 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 117,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 115,684 miles

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

some noise from n/s/rear wheelbearing

Fail 12 May 2012 115,680 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

some noise from n/s/rear wheelbearing

Pass 6 May 2011 113,694 miles

Oil leak

battery light on

slight play in rear wheelbearings

some corrosion on n/s sill

some corrosion on n/s+o/s front chassis

some noise from n/s+o/s rear wheelbearings

Pass 5 May 2010 110,010 miles

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

some corrosion on front chassis

some noise from n/s/rear wheelbearing

some play in rear wheelbearings

suspect some noise from o/s/front wheelbearing

wiperblades poor

Fail 5 May 2010 111,010 miles

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

some play in rear wheelbearings

some corrosion on front chassis

some noise from n/s/rear wheelbearing

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

suspect some noise from o/s/front wheelbearing

wiperblades poor

Pass 13 May 2009 108,570 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 108,570 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 105,847 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brakehose ends corroded

some corrosion on front n/s+o/s front chassis

some noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 May 2008 105,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

rear brakehose ends corroded

some corrosion on front n/s+o/s front chassis

some noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2007 103,275 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on edge

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2006 100,395 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 100,395 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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S842 JGG 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 57.1%.

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 S842 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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What year was S842 JGG registered?

S842 JGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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