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V827 RAR

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,351 mi
Last recorded91,351 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV827 RAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,351 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 78,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 76,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum leaking fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,973 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 73,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snaped (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 70,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,976 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,810 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 68,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

handbrake high

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,824 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,858 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 60,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,961 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,388 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,940 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 55,940 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,802 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,542 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 49,542 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 45,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,882 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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V827 RAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V827 RAR, 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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V827 RAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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