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T279 VHU

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,131 mi
Last recorded95,131 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 VHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,001 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 89,001 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 82,106 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,488 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 72,798 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 68,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 65,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 64,214 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 64,214 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 62,268 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,684 miles

slight wear in rack and pinion

Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,642 miles

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

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

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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T279 VHU 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 84.6%.

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 T279 VHU, 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 T279 VHU registered?

T279 VHU is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T279 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T279 VHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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