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T238 SEO

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 SEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,382 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 106,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,017 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 105,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,434 miles

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

off side sill corroded at rear

Fail 10 Apr 2015 102,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

off side sill corroded at rear

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,100 miles

o/s/f/ track rod end slight play-n/s/r/ tyre low-battery slight movement-slight judder at front brakes-

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,017 miles

bboth front tyres on limit-front both suspension top mountins have sliht lifft-n/s/f balljoint boot slightly deteriorated-brake pipes surface rust-rear wheel bearings have slight play-

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,768 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2011 75,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,156 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 67,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,412 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking to side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,362 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,689 miles

alt drive belt loose

pas drive belt needs replacing

Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,015 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 49,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T238 SEO is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 T238 SEO, 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 T238 SEO registered?

T238 SEO is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 August 1999.

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