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S147 ACP

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,462 mi
Last recorded163,462 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 ACP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2011 163,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ignition barrel broken

Pass 6 Nov 2010 163,462 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner steering arm has slight movement

Fail 30 Oct 2010 163,462 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner steering arm has slight movement

Pass 24 Oct 2009 162,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside inner arm has slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2009 162,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside inner arm has slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2008 158,589 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 158,589 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Oil leak

nearside front steering slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2007 157,563 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 157,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front track rod end slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2006 90,000 miles

slight play in steering rack

both front tyres just above legal limit

front brake pads slightly low

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2005 134,419 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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S147 ACP is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S147 ACP, 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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S147 ACP is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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