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V640 GFA

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 GFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,541 miles

Bonnet in poor condition due to corrosion.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine oil leak.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Spare tyre defective

Various areas of bodywork and underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 92,540 miles

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

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)

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet in poor condition due to corrosion.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine oil leak.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Spare tyre defective

Various areas of bodywork and underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,076 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth getting low.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre perishing and tread depth low on outer edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on edges. Advise replacement.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 89,048 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre perishing and tread depth low on outer edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on edges. Advise replacement.

Offside rear tyre tread depth getting low.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,124 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Offside sunvisor slightly loose.

Vehicle body is in overall poor condition.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 86,102 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Offside sunvisor slightly loose.

Vehicle body is in overall poor condition.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,744 miles

Both front brake discs are rusty

Both wiper blades smearing slightly

Emissions test are close to limit

N/S/F still is corroded

N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

N/S/R tyre worn low on outer edge

O/S wing mirror slightly loose

O/S/F seat belt slow retract

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear brake performance slightly uneven and unevenly

Slight loose on O/S headlamp

Slight play on N/S/R wheel bearing

Some parts of exhaust slightly corroded

Vehicle is generally rusty

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,744 miles

N/S outer sill is corroded.

N/S/F tyre is wearing low on visable tread along the outer edge.

Radiator is leaking.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,716 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S outer sill is corroded.

N/S/F tyre is wearing low on visable tread along the outer edge.

Radiator is leaking.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,944 miles

Oil leak

This vehicle is slight corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2007 74,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet slight corrosion

Brake warning light stay on

Fan belt lose

O/S/R brake drum slight wet

Oil leak

This vehicle is slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2005 70,838 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 70,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres 'N' rated whilst rears 'T' rated.

STRONG ADVISORY:- OSF tyre on 1.6mm limit & bald along extreme outer edge.

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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V640 GFA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V640 GFA, 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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V640 GFA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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