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S492 DOU

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,158 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,451 miles

Both front washer jets are weak

Front nearside tyre is approching tread wear indicators

Slight play in the rear offside wheel bearing

Small chip in the windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,169 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 68,750 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 68,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 67,002 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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S492 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S492 DOU, 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 S492 DOU registered?

S492 DOU is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S492 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 DOU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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