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T165 SEF

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,874 mi
Last recorded110,874 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 SEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,874 miles

Rear rear valance corroded on the inside

all floor and suspension components corroded

near side rear quarter panel has a small hole in it above the outer sill

Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 105,550 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,550 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,999 miles

all brake pipes are showing corrosion

all front suspension and surrounding chassis is corroded

windsreen has a large crack out side the swept area on the drivers side

Fail 17 Oct 2013 101,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pipes are showing corrosion

all front suspension and surrounding chassis is corroded

windsreen has a large crack out side the swept area on the drivers side

Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,585 miles

all brake pipes are showing signs of corrsion

Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake pipes are showing signs of corrsion

Pass 25 Oct 2011 94,740 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 94,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2010
Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,227 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 86,223 miles

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

Both front tyres at 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2008 82,359 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes poor

Near side rear flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2007 77,846 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 73,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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T165 SEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T165 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 T165 SEF registered?

T165 SEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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