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T173 SEF

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,973 mi
Last recorded134,973 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 SEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 134,973 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 134,973 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 131,024 miles

Battery insecure

Horn slight grating noise

Oil leak

Spare wheel flat - possible puncture

play in top steering column bush

Fail 15 Jun 2011 131,024 miles

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

Battery insecure

Horn slight grating noise

Oil leak

Spare wheel flat - possible puncture

play in top steering column bush

Pass 22 Jun 2010 127,162 miles

fornt brake discs rusty on inner

Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,564 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise both front brake disc worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 114,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 107,873 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 107,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 96,494 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 96,494 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S/F wheel arch trim loose

O/S/F door strap missing

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2005 87,165 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 87,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T173 SEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T173 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 T173 SEF registered?

T173 SEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T173 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T173 SEF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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