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J55 ROS

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Multi-colour Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,972 mi
Last recorded151,972 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 ROS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 151,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 151,769 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 149,112 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2022 149,112 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2021 148,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill area's

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door hinge damage/corrosion, advise repair

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to rear sill area's

Offside Rear corrosion towing eye area

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 148,653 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside Rear trailing arm prescribed area (sill) corroded

Offside body panels corroded near seatbelt

front tyres different sizes to the rear

Pass 12 Oct 2016 148,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion Bottom of offside front A-Frame (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Corrosion at rear of sills near wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Top pod (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 147,922 miles

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and minor leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 145,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres different sizes to both rear tyres

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 141,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both front tyre treads worn uneven

Fail 9 Oct 2013 141,655 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre treads worn uneven

Pass 3 Sep 2012 140,380 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,258 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 125,332 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer casing corroded and blowing

o/s check strap loose

Pass 20 Jul 2009 121,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 121,219 miles

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

bonnet pull insecure

nail in osr tyre

osf checkstrap damaged

slight engine oil leak

slight gear oil leak

vibration through vehicle,further investigation re1q1uired

Fail 3 Jul 2008 121,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

bonnet pull insecure

nail in osr tyre

osf checkstrap damaged

slight engine oil leak

slight gear oil leak

vibration through vehicle,further investigation re1q1uired

Pass 31 Jul 2007 113,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 108,510 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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J55 ROS is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Multi-colour with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 102,343 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 J55 ROS, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J55 ROS is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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