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S961 GCB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,984 mi
Last recorded136,984 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 GCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 136,984 miles

brakes test ok but pedal feeling slightly sponge when pressed hard

Pass 22 Oct 2010 131,960 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 125,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 122,502 miles

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

n/s headlamp glass chipped

n/s seat belt latch stiff

reg lamp lens missing

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2007 120,239 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 118,595 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 118,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 107,261 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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S961 GCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S961 GCB, 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 S961 GCB registered?

S961 GCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S961 GCB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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