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V71 XNV

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,430 mi
Last recorded75,430 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 XNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2017 75,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,339 miles

Front Number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,683 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 68,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ANTI ROLL BAR CLAMP BROKEN AND BUSH INSECURE (2.4.G.1)

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

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,172 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 24 Nov 2014 66,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,734 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,483 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,582 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust centre silencer baffle loose

Fail 1 Dec 2008 40,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust centre silencer baffle loose

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,702 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,459 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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V71 XNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V71 XNV, 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 V71 XNV registered?

V71 XNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V71 XNV safe to buy?

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