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V86 GSD

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,314 mi
Last recorded164,314 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 GSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 164,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 162,066 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 162,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 160,344 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 160,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 157,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 142,311 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded and swollen under rubber, advise replacement

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

one main front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2008 142,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroded and swollen under rubber, advise replacement

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

one main front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 135,558 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 135,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 124,731 miles

slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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V86 GSD is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V86 GSD, 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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V86 GSD is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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