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T143 SEF

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,060 mi
Last recorded149,060 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 SEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 149,060 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit and worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriated

slight play both rear shock absorbers

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 30 Sep 2008 149,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit and worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriated

slight play both rear shock absorbers

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 141,338 miles

offside door shut starting to corrode

oil contaminating the underside

Fail 6 Sep 2007 141,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

offside door shut starting to corrode

oil leak contaminating the underside of the vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2006 127,532 miles

both rear wheel rims have slight damage to inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings small amount of wear/play

handbrake travel near end of limit

offside mirror has temporary mirror stuck over broken original

Fail 8 Sep 2006 127,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel rims slight damage to inner rims

both rear wheels slight play

handbrake travel

offside mirror has temporary mirror stuck over brocken original

Pass 6 Aug 2005 111,982 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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T143 SEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T143 SEF, 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 T143 SEF registered?

T143 SEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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