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V838 DDH

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,677 mi
Last recorded129,677 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 DDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 129,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 129,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 119,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 114,235 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Feb 2013 114,234 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front spring tip missing but located ok

Fail 17 Feb 2012 109,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front spring tip missing but located ok

Pass 16 Feb 2011 106,865 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 106,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,531 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 102,320 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 102,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,690 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 99,690 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 661,020 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 66,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 194,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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V838 DDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V838 DDH, 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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V838 DDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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