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T197 KOG

1999 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,809 mi
Last recorded158,809 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 KOG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 158,809 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 158,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 146,896 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 142,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 138,717 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 138,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 136,785 miles

Pass 10 May 2006 131,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 131,447 miles

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

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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T197 KOG is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T197 KOG, 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 T197 KOG registered?

T197 KOG is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T197 KOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T197 KOG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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