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S86 DWS

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,342 mi
Last recorded97,342 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 DWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 97,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front outer sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,709 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valence as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front outer sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,231 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,057 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,700 miles

damage to offside rear lamp

front cross member rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,927 miles

damage to offside rear lamp

some rust on front cross member

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,969 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,711 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f wiper starting to smear

Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,573 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 85,573 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Rewvers lights inop

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 84,003 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 84,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 82,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 82,127 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 79,810 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 79,807 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear section of exhaust system is starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,490 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 73,343 miles

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

O/S/R tyre walls perishing.

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S86 DWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S86 DWS, 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 S86 DWS registered?

S86 DWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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