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T298 JAJ

1999 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,996 mi
Last recorded176,996 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Combo102,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 JAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 176,996 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 176,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front cv boots have very slight leaks

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system knocking against front mounting

front exhaust rubber missing. exhaust still secure

nearside front lower ball joint rubber boot split

rear exhaust rubber split

windscreen has large crack outside the swept area

Pass 5 Feb 2007 145,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside wiper smearing screen slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2007 144,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside cv boot shows signs of a very very slight leak

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall. No cord visable

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 111,096 miles

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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T298 JAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 T298 JAJ, 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 T298 JAJ registered?

T298 JAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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