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S359 DAX

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,932 mi
Last recorded173,932 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 DAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 173,932 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 173,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 173,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 173,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery tray corroded

o/s/f seat belt receiver sticky but functions

Pass 10 Jul 2014 173,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery tray corroded

o/s/f seat belt receiver sticky but functions

Pass 6 Jul 2013 166,336 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under bodey corred

Fail 5 Jul 2013 166,313 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 162,299 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 162,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 159,371 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 156,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 152,471 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 152,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 148,792 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 143,080 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 143,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 138,534 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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S359 DAX 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 S359 DAX, 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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S359 DAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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