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V818 GNA

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 GNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,168 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 119,654 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 108,632 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 108,621 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 101,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,129 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 92,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 76,432 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 76,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,674 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 61,674 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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V818 GNA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V818 GNA, 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 V818 GNA registered?

V818 GNA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V818 GNA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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