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V731 GJH

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,483 mi
Last recorded166,483 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 GJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 166,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint areas (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2015 154,505 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 6 Apr 2014 143,006 miles

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 3 Apr 2013 128,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 111,605 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 104,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 104,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,726 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 100,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 100,267 miles

High imbalance on parking brake but ok for test.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 96,056 miles

Advise both rear tyres replaced - sidewalls perished and n/s has cut on inner sidewall but not to cords.

Front and rear tyres differant sizes - ok for test.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 91,643 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 88,860 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 88,860 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V731 GJH is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue 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 V731 GJH, 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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V731 GJH is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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