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V703 ETA

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 ETA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,369 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,322 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,832 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 81,785 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,137 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 78,151 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,161 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,205 miles

N/S number plate light loose

N/S/R light lens cracked

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S number plate light loose

N/S/R light lens cracked

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,423 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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V703 ETA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V703 ETA, 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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V703 ETA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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