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S438 DJL

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

219,540 mi
Last recorded219,540 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 DJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2009 219,540 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2008 182,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2007 137,791 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 101,607 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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S438 DJL is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S438 DJL, 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 S438 DJL registered?

S438 DJL is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S438 DJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 DJL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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