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S606 VNM

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

261,513 mi
Last recorded261,513 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 VNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 261,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 246,642 miles

ADVISE Corrosion starting to form on nearside outer sill and in numerous places on vehicle

ADVISE Nearside rear tyre close to limit / spare tyre below legal limit.

Fail 3 Jan 2015 246,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ADVISE Corrosion starting to form on nearside outer sill and in numerous places on vehicle

ADVISE Nearside rear tyre close to limit / spare tyre below legal limit.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 231,689 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 231,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 215,862 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 198,711 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 198,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 181,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s front door check strap missing

Fail 7 Jan 2011 181,181 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s front door check strap missing

Pass 16 Jan 2010 161,862 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 144,145 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 144,137 miles

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

water leak on engine

Pass 1 Feb 2008 127,799 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 127,793 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres worn on edges, n/s/r brake staying on.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 110,607 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 110,408 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 28 Jan 2006 92,984 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 92,984 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S606 VNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S606 VNM, 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 S606 VNM registered?

S606 VNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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