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V956 EGK

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,132 mi
Last recorded124,132 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV956 EGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 124,132 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 124,128 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 124,107 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 122,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 121,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 119,941 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 119,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre low

Fail 6 Dec 2010 118,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear brake slight fluctuation and holding on slightly

slight corrosion o//s/f chassis rail

Pass 6 Dec 2010 118,548 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear brake slight fluctuation and holding on slightly

slight corrosion o//s/f chassis rail

Pass 30 Nov 2009 116,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,769 miles

Outer Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 113,769 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 111,104 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 111,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 105,652 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 101,299 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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V956 EGK is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V956 EGK, 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 V956 EGK registered?

V956 EGK is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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