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S577 HCB

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

169,345 mi
Last recorded169,345 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS577 HCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 169,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion bodywork and rear brakepipes showing corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody has been undersealed in some areas

Fail 5 Sep 2016 169,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion bodywork and rear brakepipes showing corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody has been undersealed in some areas

Pass 1 Sep 2015 167,602 miles

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

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

bonnet corroded

front crossmember corroded

front outriggers corroded

front suspension parts corroded

inner sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 167,602 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

bonnet corroded

front crossmember corroded

front outriggers corroded

front suspension parts corroded

inner sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 166,084 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner & outer walls

Sills corroded

outriggers corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 163,911 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 161,800 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 161,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 159,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2011 159,791 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2010 157,961 miles

both handbrake outer cables split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 156,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear brake flexy upper ferrules showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s headlamp aim on bottom limit

Fail 25 Aug 2009 156,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear brake flexy upper ferrules showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both wiper blades split still clearing screen ok

o/s headlamp aim on bottom limit

Pass 20 Aug 2008 154,922 miles

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

o/s front and both rear brake flexy ferrules showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pipes out of rear flexys showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2008 154,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

o/s front and both rear brake flexy ferrules showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pipes out of rear flexys showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2007 152,170 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 152,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 144,133 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 144,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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S577 HCB is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S577 HCB, 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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S577 HCB is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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