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V986 LBO

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,746 mi
Last recorded155,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 LBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 155,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 155,746 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 152,634 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2012 152,608 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2011 148,452 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

slight damage o/s door mirror

Fail 15 Sep 2011 148,452 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

slight damage o/s door mirror

Pass 16 Sep 2010 143,989 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 139,514 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 139,504 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Both front seatbelt pretensioners have been activated

Fail 31 Jul 2009 139,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

near side seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 28,656 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 28,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 118,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 104,346 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 90,954 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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V986 LBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V986 LBO, 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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V986 LBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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