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S71 GWT

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

249,614 mi
Last recorded249,614 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 GWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 249,614 miles

advised nearside mirror glass usable area limited. Advised front number plate slight water damage.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 249,608 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

advised nearside mirror glass usable area limited. Advised front number plate slight water damage.

Pass 4 May 2010 238,137 miles

advised that rear seat attachent is not bolted to vehicle but pop rivets. As the seat belts are not attached to seat frames this is not a reason for failure.

Fail 4 May 2010 238,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advised that rear seat attachent is not bolted to vehicle but pop rivets. As the seat belts are not attached to seat frames this is not a reason for failure.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 232,028 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 232,028 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 219,242 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 219,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2006 211,611 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 211,611 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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S71 GWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S71 GWT, 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 S71 GWT registered?

S71 GWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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