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T289 KBU

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,224 mi
Last recorded117,224 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 KBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,224 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 117,224 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 109,873 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 102,885 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 102,876 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 95,105 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 95,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,611 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear towing eye broke away from body

sump leaking oil

Pass 7 Nov 2007 86,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 84,134 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 84,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

vehicle has been bumped at rear

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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T289 KBU is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T289 KBU, 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 T289 KBU registered?

T289 KBU is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T289 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T289 KBU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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