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V96 POF

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,895 mi
Last recorded72,895 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 POF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 72,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 67,397 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 67,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Dec 2022 67,345 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 67,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp Misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Flash not working N/S & O/S

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 56,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front body damage (no sharp edges)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 53,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 53,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 51,225 miles

All four Tyres cracking slightly

Pass 17 May 2016 48,838 miles

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 17 May 2016 48,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 12 May 2015 46,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 43,530 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes sound noisy

Fail 29 May 2013 40,726 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 40,726 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 39,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,637 miles

Front brake pads appear to be getting low.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear tyre persishing and appears to have been run flat.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust system starting to deteriate.

Slight power steering fluid leak aroun rack.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre to rear exhaust system starting to deteriate.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,459 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules coroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,562 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,677 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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V96 POF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V96 POF, 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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V96 POF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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