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V78 ACT

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

223,361 mi
Last recorded223,361 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 ACT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 223,361 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2010 210,041 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 210,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 196,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 186,184 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 186,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 176,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 164,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 154,155 miles

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

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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V78 ACT is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V78 ACT, 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 V78 ACT registered?

V78 ACT is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V78 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V78 ACT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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