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V995 GEF

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,146 mi
Last recorded124,146 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 GEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 124,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 124,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,647 miles

Nearside seat belt pre-tensioner activated.

Windscreen damage (centre) less than 40mm.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 120,614 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet safety hook seized.

Nearside seat belt pre-tensioner activated.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen damage (centre) less than 40mm.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,255 miles

Both rear shock absorbers lower tubes/casings corroded. no fluid leaks apparent.

Brake compensator spring linkage corroding.

Front brake discs, inner surfaces corroded. not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn low on outer raised edge, no cords visible.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 115,248 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet saftey catch very stiff

Both rear shock absorbers lower tubes/casings corroded. no fluid leaks apparent.

Brake compensator spring linkage corroding.

Front brake discs, inner surfaces corroded. not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure.

Nearside rear footbrake lower and slower in effort compared to offside

Nearside rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Nearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Offside front tyre worn low on outer raised edge, no cords visible.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 110,475 miles

1) Rear load area loaded. checks made from underneath. 2) Front to rear b/pipe into load valve, N/S/R Flexi ferrules, & short brake pipe, load valve to flexi all corroded, not to excess. 3) Slight bind from rear wheels

Front brake balance 24%

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 27 Sep 2010 110,468 miles

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

1) Rear load area loaded. checks made from underneath. 2) Front to rear b/pipe into load valve, N/S/R Flexi ferrules, & short brake pipe, load valve to flexi all corroded, not to excess. 3) Slight bind from rear wheels

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,431 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Emissions will have to be re-tested following exhaust repair.

Front brake discs corroded, not excessively.

Front shock absorbers have a reduced dampinig effect, not considered negligible.

Load area floor corroded, not excessively.

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt presribed areas corroded, none excessively.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 103,423 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Emissions will have to be re-tested following exhaust repair.

Front brake discs corroded, not excessively.

Front shock absorbers have a reduced dampinig effect, not considered negligible.

Load area floor corroded, not excessively.

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt presribed areas corroded, none excessively.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,108 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen damage from previous wipers, not excessive.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 95,101 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen damage from previous wipers, not excessive.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 82,631 miles

Front brake balance close to 25% limit, (23%).

Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,853 miles

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

Screen scratches from previous wipers, not excessive.

Fail 19 Jul 2006 73,849 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front tyre worn to tread wear indicators.

Screen scratches from previous wipers, not excessive.

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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V995 GEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V995 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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V995 GEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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