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S217 JHG

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,207 mi
Last recorded96,207 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 JHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2011 88,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 88,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,035 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s headlamp loose at base

rear x member has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2011 84,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s headlamp loose at base

rear x member has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,418 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 73,418 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,081 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant resevior low

exhaust knocking on floor

o/s/f tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 15 Dec 2008 69,066 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant resevior low

exhaust knocking on floor

o/s/f tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,177 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,687 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 52,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak (sump corroded )

Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,914 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2005 46,912 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

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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S217 JHG is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S217 JHG, 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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S217 JHG is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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