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V974 EAH

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

59,953 mi
Last recorded59,953 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 EAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 59,953 miles

All tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front flexible hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Central mirror missing

Centre silencer clamp corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 59,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

All tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front flexible hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Central mirror missing

Centre silencer clamp corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 58,581 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 58,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too high (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 57,398 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 57,398 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,334 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 53,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under body corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,838 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under body corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,057 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 52,057 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,407 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 46,967 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 46,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 May 2010 45,794 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,013 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 43,013 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 38,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 35,314 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 35,314 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,654 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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V974 EAH is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V974 EAH, 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 V974 EAH registered?

V974 EAH is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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