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V862 FBJ

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,322 mi
Last recorded149,322 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 FBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 149,322 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 140,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 132,179 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 123,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 121,201 miles

n/s front wheel arch cover becoming insecure

n/s wiper arm becoming insecure

rear + front number plates cracked

rear exhaust mounting becoming weak/worn

Fail 30 Mar 2012 121,201 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

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

n/s front wheel arch cover becoming insecure

n/s wiper arm becoming insecure

rear + front number plates cracked

rear exhaust mounting becoming weak/worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 117,006 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges ( o/s front on limit )

o/s front door shut becoming corroded

rear no. plate cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2011 117,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges ( o/s front on limit )

o/s front door shut becoming corroded

rear no. plate cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2010 109,621 miles

front suspension soft/shockadsorbers weak?

Fail 3 Mar 2010 109,597 miles

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension soft/shockadsorbers weak?

Pass 10 Mar 2009 101,107 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 101,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,082 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 100,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 94,128 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 87,357 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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V862 FBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V862 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 V862 FBJ registered?

V862 FBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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