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V704 FWA

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,977 mi
Last recorded101,977 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 FWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,977 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Nov 2012 101,977 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 98,847 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 28 Nov 2011 98,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,977 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Dec 2010 95,977 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Dec 2009 91,084 miles

nearside door mirror missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to break shape

Fail 8 Dec 2009 91,084 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside door mirror missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to break shape

Pass 8 Dec 2008 88,036 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 88,036 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 82,317 miles

offside rear outer wheel rim slightly bent.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 82,317 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear outer wheel rim slightly bent.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,297 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 76,297 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 66,396 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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V704 FWA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V704 FWA, 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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V704 FWA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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