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S864 XAR

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,767 mi
Last recorded153,767 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 XAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 153,767 miles

both rear shocks poor condition corrosion

major oil leak sump corroded and leaking

nearside front tyre cracking and worn on outer edge

nearside lower door sill holed and corroded but not strucural

nearside rear tyre going out of shape 1757013

windscreen cracked below sight of vision

Pass 6 Oct 2015 152,243 miles

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

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

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

bonnet pull

damage windscreen below bonnet line

oil leak

overall corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2015 152,243 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet pull

damage windscreen below bonnet line

oil leak

overall corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2014 142,866 miles

bonnet release handle missing

both rear shocks corroding

crack in windscreen below the line of vision

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 142,865 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

bonnet release handle missing

both rear shocks corroding

crack in windscreen below the line of vision

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 130,861 miles

bonnet release handle missing

crack in windscreen below the line of vision

slight corrosion to both rear leaf spring mounts

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,257 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnt pull

diff sizes tyre front rear

Fail 4 Oct 2011 111,290 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,290 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 105,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 105,412 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,236 miles

antifreeze is discoloured with rust

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake fluid should be changed every 2 years

car looks overdue for service as fuel filter is very rusty

front number plate is cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2008 91,048 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing more on outside

Fail 29 Sep 2008 91,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre wearing more on outside

Pass 24 Sep 2007 85,025 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 78,582 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 78,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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)

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

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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S864 XAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S864 XAR, 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 S864 XAR registered?

S864 XAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S864 XAR safe to buy?

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