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S885 JSW

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,090 mi
Last recorded48,090 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 JSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 48,090 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 48,090 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,923 miles

Edges of nearside rear tyre worn tread depth close to legal limit

Edges of offside rear tyre slightly worn

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

Rear silencer and mounting bracket deteriorating (corroded)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,923 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Edges of nearside rear tyre worn tread depth close to legal limit

Edges of offside rear tyre slightly worn

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer and mounting bracket deteriorating (corroded)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 38,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,202 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,139 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 28,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S885 JSW is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S885 JSW, 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 S885 JSW registered?

S885 JSW is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S885 JSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 JSW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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