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T228 SEF

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,584 mi
Last recorded136,584 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 SEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 136,584 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 134,170 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 134,151 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,912 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 130,896 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 128,682 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 126,447 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 126,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 122,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 117,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 110,300 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 110,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 106,027 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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T228 SEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T228 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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What year was T228 SEF registered?

T228 SEF is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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