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V716 GBN

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,644 mi
Last recorded176,644 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 GBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 176,644 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2018 176,642 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2017 174,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 172,346 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 172,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 170,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 168,302 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2014 168,295 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Mar 2013 165,848 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 165,848 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 163,490 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 163,462 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box rubber neede replaced

battery insecure

offside front tyer cracking in the treads

Pass 30 Mar 2011 162,919 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 162,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2009 153,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 144,057 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 133,043 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 120,320 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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V716 GBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V716 GBN, 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 V716 GBN registered?

V716 GBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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