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S79 GTE

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,401 mi
Last recorded56,401 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,802 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 51,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 48,819 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 48,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,424 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,215 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,215 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,762 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 35,762 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,352 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,971 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 26,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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S79 GTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S79 GTE, 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 S79 GTE registered?

S79 GTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S79 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S79 GTE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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