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V847 GBP

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,149 mi
Last recorded201,149 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV847 GBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 201,149 miles

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

nsr brake dragging

Fail 9 Dec 2014 201,149 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr brake dragging

Pass 5 Dec 2013 183,182 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 183,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 166,526 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 166,526 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 164,000 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 164,635 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 159,854 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 159,628 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 141,612 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 141,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 116,386 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 116,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 87,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 67,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,044 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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V847 GBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue 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 V847 GBP, 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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V847 GBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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