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S939 GRO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,769 mi
Last recorded169,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 GRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 169,769 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

surface corrosion on sills

Pass 14 Jan 2012 169,106 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

structure slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 169,083 miles

1.sound proofing covering bulk head.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010 169,083 miles

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

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

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

1.sound proofing covering bulk head.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 169,083 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 169,083 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 168,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 168,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 164,802 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 164,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 153,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 153,901 miles

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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S939 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S939 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.

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What year was S939 GRO registered?

S939 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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