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T235 APY

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,417 mi
Last recorded123,417 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 APY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 123,417 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 123,417 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 115,016 miles

Drive belt is noisey

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

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

Slight coolant leak from radiator

Very slight bind to the O/S/R

Fail 28 May 2014 115,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Drive belt is noisey

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

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

Slight coolant leak from radiator

Very slight bind to the O/S/R

Pass 26 May 2013 99,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak to radiator switch

corrossion to bulkhead and vehicle underside

electronic headlight adjusters not working

engine/gearbox rear mounts in poor condition

fan motor wiring plug in poor condition

fuel tank damp+muddy+stained but no actual leak found

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Fail 25 May 2013 99,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant below minimum

coolant leak to radiator switch

corrossion to bulkhead and vehicle underside

electronic headlight adjusters not working

engine/gearbox rear mounts in poor condition

fan motor wiring plug in poor condition

fuel tank damp+muddy+stained but no actual leak found

oil on minimum

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,434 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,434 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 83,528 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 79,818 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 79,818 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 76,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 73,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 68,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 66,270 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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T235 APY is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T235 APY, 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 T235 APY registered?

T235 APY is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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