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T188 HBF

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,167 mi
Last recorded93,167 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 HBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chip on lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% no /plate light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,167 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chip on lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% no /plate light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 806,123 miles

Centre Front exhaust slight blowing on joint

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/o/s rear doors heavy corrosion at lower part

rear cross member heavy corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 806,123 miles

Centre Front exhaust slight blowing on joint

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/o/s rear doors heavy corrosion at lower part

rear cross member heavy corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f head light has chip on glass

Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,139 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f head light has chip on glass

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,568 miles

o/s/f door mirror has damage

o/s/f head light slighty high

hand brake as travel

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

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

rear cross member has surface corrosion

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in top shocker tops o/s/f &n/s/f

Pass 30 Mar 2013 65,497 miles

n/s o/s front slight low on aim

Fail 30 Mar 2013 65,497 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s o/s front slight low on aim

slight movement on handbrake mounting

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,663 miles

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

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

temp repair on exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,282 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,695 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 45,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,988 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,561 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,021 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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T188 HBF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T188 HBF, 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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T188 HBF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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