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S159 OUT

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,148 mi
Last recorded99,148 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 OUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,141 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 98,860 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around the drain bung (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/ outrigger area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around the drain bung (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,055 miles

Nearside Front chassis out rigger corroded and holed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front chassis out rigger corroded and holed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,546 miles

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2016 97,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,422 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 97,420 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,265 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,249 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 96,249 miles

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

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

slight tyre walk felt thru steering when driving

Pass 3 Mar 2011 94,351 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,495 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 93,495 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 92,910 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall very peished/cracked , also tread getting low - advise replacement

Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,910 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall very peished/cracked , also tread getting low - advise replacement

Pass 1 Mar 2008 89,897 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,224 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 80,849 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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S159 OUT is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S159 OUT, 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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S159 OUT is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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