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S970 GOK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,565 mi
Last recorded87,565 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 GOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 87,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,031 miles

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

rear registration plate cracked

slight judder nearside front brake

Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,571 miles

damage to screen swept area,less than 40mm

slight judder rear brakes & nearside front

Fail 9 Nov 2011 80,571 miles

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

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

damage to screen swept area,less than 40mm

slight judder rear brakes & nearside front

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,209 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.0mm

screen chipped

Fail 11 Nov 2010 75,209 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 2.0mm

screen chipped

Fail 10 Nov 2009 69,300 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside washer inop-water thrown over from nearside

oil leak cam cover gasket/seal

screen chipped

Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,300 miles

offside washer inop-water thrown over from nearside

oil leak cam cover gasket/seal

screen chipped

Fail 17 Nov 2008 62,314 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

heavy oil leak top of engine

screen chipped

washers just adequate,some jets blocked

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,314 miles

heavy oil leak top of engine

screen chipped

washers just adequate,some jets blocked

Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,325 miles

nearside rear hub bearing becoming noisy

oil leak cam cover & running down engine

screen chipped/cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2007 56,325 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear hub bearing becoming noisy

oil leak cam cover & running down engine

screen chipped/cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,974 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 41,987 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 41,987 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
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S970 GOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S970 GOK, 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 S970 GOK registered?

S970 GOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S970 GOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 GOK shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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