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S809 MBW

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,857 mi
Last recorded182,857 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 MBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 182,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 182,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 174,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Feb 2015 174,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 166,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 166,436 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 155,024 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 143,437 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 128,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 116,004 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 106,274 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 106,274 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 101,399 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 101,399 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,311 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2006 83,838 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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S809 MBW is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S809 MBW, 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 S809 MBW registered?

S809 MBW is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S809 MBW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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