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V829 FBJ

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,404 mi
Last recorded115,404 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 FBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 115,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 103,412 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 103,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 90,414 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

front number plate damaged, recommend this to be replaced

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner and outer edge, recommend this tyre to be replaced

play in offside and nearside front suspension top strut mounts

rear number plate water damaged

recomend tow bar ball to be removed when not in use

spare tyre below legal limit

steering pinion damp with oil no signs of leaks at the time of the test

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate marked

offside wiper split

sump corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,939 miles

front brake pads.

Pass 1 Oct 2005 51,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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V829 FBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V829 FBJ, 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 V829 FBJ registered?

V829 FBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V829 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V829 FBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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