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T221 SEF

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,929 mi
Last recorded151,929 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 SEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 151,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 151,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch above shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 142,785 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded,both front coil springs corroded,oil leak.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 142,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded,both front coil springs corroded,oil leak.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 135,009 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 135,009 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 128,923 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 128,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,517 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 117,517 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,943 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 97,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 83,845 miles

advise stone chip in front screen

battery light on

front pads getting low

n/s/r - o/s/r wheel bearings has slight play

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2010 83,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise stone chip in front screen

battery light on

front pads getting low

n/s/r - o/s/r wheel bearings has slight play

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,565 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 77,565 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,826 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,630 miles

oil leak from sump pan

Fail 20 Sep 2006 58,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2005 38,946 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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T221 SEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T221 SEF, 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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T221 SEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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