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V948 GAJ

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,934 mi
Last recorded157,934 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 GAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 157,934 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 157,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 143,313 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 143,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 133,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 29 Oct 2008 133,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 3 May 2007 125,064 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 125,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Rear glass missing from rear doors.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 118,641 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 118,641 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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V948 GAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V948 GAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V948 GAJ registered?

V948 GAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V948 GAJ safe to buy?

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