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S97 GBD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,637 mi
Last recorded100,637 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 GBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2017 100,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides, split to cords, (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different size tyres fitted to front axle than are fitted to rear axle.

one front exhaust mounting split but system still adequately supported at time of test.

spare tyre is very cracked/perished.

windscreen is cracked but not significantly affecting drivers view at time of test.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 97,150 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,555 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,175 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 87,170 miles

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,234 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,328 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge approx 2 to 3mm

rear number plate cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,477 miles

SYMBOL/ADVERT ON REAR NUMBER PLATE

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,446 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 56,647 miles

Both front and both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Engine sump pan very rusty

Exhaust front pipe very rusty

Front brakes pulsating

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

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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S97 GBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S97 GBD, 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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S97 GBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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