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T280 MLA

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,152 mi
Last recorded142,152 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 MLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2011 142,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front to rear chassis/floor area slighlty corroded

front upper chassis slightly corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside front door strap attachment slighly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 142,152 miles

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

front to rear chassis/floor area slighlty corroded

front upper chassis slightly corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside front door strap attachment slighly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 141,073 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 141,073 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2009 138,502 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 134,916 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 134,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 122,276 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 122,276 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 111,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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T280 MLA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T280 MLA, 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 T280 MLA registered?

T280 MLA is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T280 MLA safe to buy?

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