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T205 MLA

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,770 mi
Last recorded161,770 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 MLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 161,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 161,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 161,449 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 161,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r back panel holed behind spring mounting n (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r back panel holed behind rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches holed and corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 160,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed not weakening the structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 160,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks to the tread /lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s rack boots split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has deep cut in the tread no chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed not weakening the structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 159,556 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 157,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion under arch

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight corrosion under arch

Pass 13 Jun 2017 155,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 153,784 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 153,782 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 151,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 151,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 150,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 150,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 147,699 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 145,663 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 145,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 143,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 141,060 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 138,878 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 131,567 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 131,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 124,782 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 124,674 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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T205 MLA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T205 MLA, 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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T205 MLA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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