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S538 HWH

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,745 mi
Last recorded154,745 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 HWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2011 154,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 154,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 149,754 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 149,754 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 146,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 138,890 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 138,884 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise ns rear tyre split

advise os front steady bar bolt missing

Pass 7 Jan 2006 130,913 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S538 HWH is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S538 HWH, 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 S538 HWH registered?

S538 HWH is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S538 HWH safe to buy?

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