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S892 FHR

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,898 mi
Last recorded151,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 FHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 151,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside headlamp loose

Nearside headlamp loose

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat adjustment stiff to operate

Fail 27 Jan 2017 151,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside headlamp loose

Nearside headlamp loose

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat adjustment stiff to operate

Pass 27 Jan 2016 147,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 147,550 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 142,580 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 142,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 137,132 miles

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre wheel missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jan 2014 137,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre wheel missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2013 132,504 miles

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

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s door check strap missing

o/s outer sill damaged & corroding

rear panal/towing eye damaged

rear spring bushes worn

rear wheel rims damaged

slight pulsing from n/s/r brake

Fail 9 Jan 2013 132,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s door check strap missing

o/s outer sill damaged & corroding

rear panal/towing eye damaged

rear spring bushes worn

rear wheel rims damaged

slight pulsing from n/s/r brake

Pass 9 Feb 2012 128,346 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 128,344 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Nearside front headlamp loose

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 122,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight flat spot on n/s/f tyre

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 1 Aug 2009 119,273 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

slight bind to o/s/r wheel

slight condensation in o/s headlamp not affecting beam pattern

Fail 1 Aug 2009 119,273 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate cracked

slight bind to o/s/r wheel

slight condensation in o/s headlamp not affecting beam pattern

Pass 28 Jul 2008 114,733 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust hhung by wire not mounts, but still secure

front number plate starting to fade

front wipers slightly worn

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre has slight flat spot

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

slight movement in both front top mounts

slight play from both rear wheels

Fail 26 Jul 2008 114,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/r tyre has slight flat spot

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

exhaust corroded

exhaust hhung by wire not mounts, but still secure

front discs worn and grooved

front number plate starting to fade

front wipers slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on raised edge

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

o/s/f tyre heavily perished

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged

slight movement in both front top mounts

slight play from both rear wheels

Pass 8 Aug 2007 110,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 110,597 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 110,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front 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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S892 FHR is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S892 FHR, 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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S892 FHR is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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