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V728 HBK

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,248 mi
Last recorded176,248 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV728 HBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 176,248 miles

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

inlet manifold lose

Pass 28 Jan 2009 174,635 miles

see advisory sheet403418329051

Fail 28 Jan 2009 174,635 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bonnet opening operation poor

fan belt loose squeaking

front no. plate poor

handbrake pivot point poor corroded

osr wheel bearing slightly rough attention required

rear leaf springs corroded

slight damage to osr floor

stone chips in windscreen

sump corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2008 165,982 miles

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

Oil leak

ariel damaged but not sharp

bodywork corroded

bonnet difficult to open

corrosion to o/s outer sill close to seatbelt mount

deep cut o/s rear tyre

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake pads low

front discs worn and corroded

front number plate in poor condition

n/s rear light cluster damaged

play in rear wheel bearings

rear shocks corroded

temporary repair to both mirrors

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 19 Jan 2008 165,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

ariel damaged but not sharp

bodywork corroded

bonnet difficult to open

corrosion to o/s outer sill close to seatbelt mount

deep cut o/s rear tyre

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake pads low

front discs worn and corroded

front number plate in poor condition

n/s rear light cluster damaged

play in rear wheel bearings

rear shocks corroded

temporary repair to both mirrors

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 29 Jan 2007 151,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to rear brake ferrules

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jan 2007 151,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2006 146,825 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 146,819 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery moving around can touch the bonnet

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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V728 HBK is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V728 HBK, 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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V728 HBK is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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