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T293 VHU

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 VHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,144 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 71,330 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 71,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2009 65,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 6 May 2009 65,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 13 May 2008 60,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

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

Oil Black In Colour. Smoke Emissions High @ 1.75m-1.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 60,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

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

Oil Black In Colour. Smoke Emissions High @ 2.30m-1.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 54,387 miles

As Per VT32/762718827163.

Fail 8 May 2007 54,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Add 0.75 Litres Of Engine Oil Before Start Of Test, Engine Oil Leaking @ Sump Area & Rear Crankshaft Seal Area, Radio Ariel Broken, Both Front & Offside Rear Wheel Centre Trims Missing.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare Wheel Missing From Carrier, Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cut.

Pass 11 May 2006 48,641 miles

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

Interior Mirror Slightly Loose On Mounting, Nearside Door Mirror Housing/Mounting Damaged, Spare Wheel Missing From Carrier, Nearside Front & Offside Rear Wheel Trims Missing.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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T293 VHU 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 T293 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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T293 VHU is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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