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V952 GRO

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 GRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 122,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,951 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,360 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 114,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 109,639 miles

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

rusting to n/s/side outer sill

Pass 25 Nov 2014 109,639 miles

rusting to n/s/side outer sill

Fail 19 Nov 2013 101,136 miles

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

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

oil level near minimum

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,136 miles

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

oil level near minimum

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,016 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 94,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,646 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 88,643 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Rear exhaust section corroded and holed .

Pass 25 Nov 2010 79,875 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2008 70,309 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 70,309 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear number plates de-laminated

Fail 17 Oct 2007 65,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates de-laminated

Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 49,755 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 49,742 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V952 GRO is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V952 GRO, 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 V952 GRO registered?

V952 GRO is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V952 GRO safe to buy?

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