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S846 JGG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,198 mi
Last recorded94,198 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 JGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 94,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake pads becoming low

windscreen has sratch mark from wiper blade

Fail 26 Jan 2010 94,182 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake pads becoming low

windscreen has sratch mark from wiper blade

Pass 17 Jan 2009 92,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 90,415 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 90,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 87,630 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 87,630 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 77,336 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 77,336 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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S846 JGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S846 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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S846 JGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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