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S293 UKY

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,850 mi
Last recorded145,850 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 UKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 145,850 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 141,954 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 141,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 136,587 miles

BONNET LEVER AND CABLE IS DAMAGED

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/F AND O/S/F UPPER SLANT PANNEL IS CORRODED

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

O/S/DOOR STRAP INSECURE

OIL LEAKS

STEERING RACK IS DAMP WITH OIL

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

THE FUEL TANK IS CORRODED AND DAMP

THE N/S/F O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES ARE CORRODED

Fail 24 Jun 2010 136,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BONNET LEVER AND CABLE IS DAMAGED

CLUTCH IS INOP

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/F AND O/S/F UPPER SLANT PANNEL IS CORRODED

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

O/S/DOOR STRAP INSECURE

OIL LEAKS

STEERING RACK IS DAMP WITH OIL

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

THE FUEL TANK IS CORRODED AND DAMP

THE N/S/F O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES ARE CORRODED

Pass 26 Jun 2009 132,429 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 132,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 129,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 120,660 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 110,428 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S293 UKY is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S293 UKY, 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 S293 UKY registered?

S293 UKY is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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