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V985 GEF

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,781 mi
Last recorded132,781 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 GEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 132,781 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine leaking oil

front brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres running close to rear springs

Fail 30 Jun 2014 132,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine leaking oil

front brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres running close to rear springs

Pass 18 Apr 2013 124,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2013 124,179 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 123,674 miles

both front brake discs pitted

rear back box deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2012 123,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs pitted

rear back box deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2011 122,942 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2011 122,942 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 10 Feb 2010 110,839 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

batty insecure

hand brake travel

Fail 10 Feb 2010 110,839 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

batty insecure

hand brake travel

Pass 31 Jan 2009 109,626 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,259 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 105,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre very close to spring bracket, horn weak, washer weak

Fail 23 Nov 2007 104,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

clutch faulty

drivers door check strap broken

o/s door mirror taped on

spare tyre worn

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,263 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 88,263 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V985 GEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V985 GEF, 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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V985 GEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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