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S608 VNM

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,533 mi
Last recorded87,533 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 VNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 87,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Suspect a pipe above rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out riggers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out riggers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,587 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,697 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,339 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,642 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 74,642 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,359 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,586 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,918 miles

175x70x13 tyres fitted to front & 165x80x13 fitted to rear

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 52,918 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

175x70x13 tyres fitted to front & 165x80x13 fitted to rear

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,413 miles

front and rear subframe and chassis rails very rusty, also front lower arms rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear subframe and chassis rails very rusty, also front lower arms rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,648 miles

both front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,626 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 32,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,802 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 31,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,071 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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S608 VNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 S608 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 S608 VNM registered?

S608 VNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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