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V855 ELK

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,338 mi
Last recorded121,338 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 ELK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 121,338 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 115,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 109,483 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 103,209 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 103,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 96,219 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 89,581 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 89,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,760 miles

corrosion evident areas braking system

corrosion exhaust back box mount strap

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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V855 ELK is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V855 ELK, 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 V855 ELK registered?

V855 ELK is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V855 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V855 ELK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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