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S257 YWP

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 YWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 81,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 81,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 57,165 miles

Both front tyres on 1.6mm and bold on edge

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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S257 YWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S257 YWP, 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 S257 YWP registered?

S257 YWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S257 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 YWP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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