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V631 VNH

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,624 mi
Last recorded141,624 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV631 VNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 141,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 138,631 miles

14" tyres on rear axle + 13" tyres on front axle

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2011 138,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2010 136,900 miles

all brake flexible hoses ferrules corroded

brake pipes from rear flexible hoses to compansator valve corroded

offside outer sill heavily corroded

roughness in offside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 29 Oct 2010 136,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all brake flexible hoses ferrules corroded

brake pipes from rear flexible hoses to compansator valve corroded

offside outer sill heavily corroded

roughness in offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 19 Nov 2009 133,899 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 133,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

engine has flatspot/missfire when it is revved for emissions test

engine has oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fornt brake discs corroded

front to rear fuel lines covered in liquid/suspect it is oil from engine and not fuel

inner sills corroded

offside outer sill corroded

roughness in rear wheels when spun suspect the linings corroded

underside of vehicle corroded through lack of use

Fail 21 Aug 2007 122,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 122,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 112,578 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 112,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V631 VNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V631 VNH, 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 V631 VNH registered?

V631 VNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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