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V85 GNU

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,294 mi
Last recorded94,294 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 94,294 miles

o/s door check strap adrift from pillar.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 94,278 miles

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)

o/s door check strap adrift from pillar.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,788 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 86,678 miles

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 80,769 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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V85 GNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V85 GNU, 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 V85 GNU registered?

V85 GNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V85 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 GNU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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