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V983 FCL

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,449 mi
Last recorded100,449 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 FCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,449 miles

slight play in the steering colum top bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,284 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 82,284 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,568 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 70,568 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,039 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 59,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 57,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,681 miles

Battery insecure

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,976 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 52,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,762 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 44,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 32,160 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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V983 FCL is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V983 FCL, 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 V983 FCL registered?

V983 FCL is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V983 FCL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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