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T185 BPY

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,855 mi
Last recorded121,855 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 BPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 121,855 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 121,855 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 118,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 118,096 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 115,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 115,141 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 111,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 111,896 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 108,382 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 108,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 104,548 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 104,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 100,635 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 100,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 99,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 99,751 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 98,703 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 98,648 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,031 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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T185 BPY is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T185 BPY, 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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T185 BPY is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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