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S187 FCT

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,947 mi
Last recorded161,947 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 FCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 161,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to most of exterior body

hole in offside lower door shut not within 30cm of prescribed area

nearside rear lower door catch does not lock in but latches securely shut when both doors shut

Pass 14 Nov 2011 139,434 miles

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

diesel tank corroding

rear back panal corroding

under body corroding and rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2010 122,694 miles

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

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

slight inbalance on rear servive brakes

Pass 13 Nov 2009 2,329 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 112,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 99,799 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake hose ferrules corroding

rusting in places on underbody and suspension

Fail 13 Nov 2008 99,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake hose ferrules corroding

rusting in places on underbody and suspension

Pass 13 Nov 2007 88,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 76,567 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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S187 FCT is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S187 FCT, 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 S187 FCT registered?

S187 FCT is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S187 FCT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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