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S174 AAJ

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,879 mi
Last recorded169,879 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 AAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 169,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2009 169,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 158,987 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front mirror cracked

offside front tyre close to limit

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Aug 2008 158,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front mirror cracked

offside front tyre close to limit

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Aug 2007 148,113 miles

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

offside front mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2006 135,084 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Aug 2005 121,417 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 121,417 miles

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

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

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

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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S174 AAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S174 AAJ, 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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What year was S174 AAJ registered?

S174 AAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S174 AAJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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