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V696 RAR

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,222 mi
Last recorded115,222 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 RAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 115,222 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 115,222 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 115,222 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

BATTERY INSECURE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 115,222 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare wheel carrier lose

n/s/f inner wheel arch lose

Fail 10 Aug 2011 115,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare wheel carrier lose

n/s/f inner wheel arch lose

Pass 23 Aug 2010 113,579 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 113,579 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 110,545 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 110,544 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 94,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,690 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,636 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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V696 RAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V696 RAR, 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 V696 RAR registered?

V696 RAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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