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S946 GRO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,242 mi
Last recorded148,242 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 GRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 148,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 140,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 133,261 miles

surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes.both front tyre treads very close to wear indicators.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 119,382 miles

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

Oil leak

advise will soon require front brake disc,s and pads..

Pass 10 May 2006 113,919 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 109,407 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 109,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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S946 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S946 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 S946 GRO registered?

S946 GRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S946 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S946 GRO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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