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T189 MEY

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,254 mi
Last recorded167,254 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 MEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 167,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear position lamp repaired with tape.

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 May 2015 161,483 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 155,809 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 151,893 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 147,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2011 143,318 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 143,318 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 138,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 138,085 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 133,408 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 128,262 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 128,262 miles

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

1.nearside front tyre on legal limit.2.off side front crossmember corroded.3.front coil springs corroded paint flaking off.

Pass 21 May 2007 122,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 99,930 miles

Nearside Rear 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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T189 MEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T189 MEY, 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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T189 MEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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