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V638 PKJ

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

130,885 mi
Last recorded130,885 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 PKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 130,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 130,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre cut 10mm and perished.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 123,775 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre cut 10mm and perished.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2014 120,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 112,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

adv on both front wipers worn

Fail 12 Apr 2013 112,944 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

adv on both front wipers worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 110,155 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv on near side front door mirro glass cracked

adv on off side rear brake slight binding

Fail 5 Apr 2012 110,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv on off side rear brake slight binding

Fail 12 Apr 2011 101,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

adv on nearside front door mirror glass cracked

adv on nearside front tyer on 1.6m on outer edge

adv on offside front door mirror worn on arm

adv on offside rear tyer on 1.m on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 101,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv on nearside front door mirror glass cracked

adv on nearside front tyer on 1.6m on outer edge

adv on offside front door mirror worn on arm

adv on offside rear tyer on 1.m on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,898 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2010 92,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 82,319 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2009 82,319 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 72,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 65,147 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 59,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 59,820 miles

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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V638 PKJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V638 PKJ, 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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V638 PKJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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