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S357 MPR

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,732 mi
Last recorded85,732 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 MPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,732 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 85,835 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,364 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 7 Feb 2014 79,293 miles

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,625 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 72,625 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,939 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 59,939 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,067 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,061 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

The nearside mirror is missing and being a solid sided van this makes driving hazardous.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 49,546 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear offside inner tyre wall is deteriorating.

The nearside mirror is missing and being a solid sided van this makes driving hazardous.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,664 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

adise hazard lamp switch function

advise funtion of fog lamp switch

advise sound of horn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,558 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 44,552 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,939 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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S357 MPR is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S357 MPR, 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 S357 MPR registered?

S357 MPR is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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