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Vauxhall Combo

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,686 cc

T497 MPUMOT history

T497 MPU is a white diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 229,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2023
Mileage
229,421 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 MPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Combo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 MPU was last recorded at 229,421 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2020: 111,757 miles, lower than 224,732 miles on 22 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
229,421 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 229,421 miles
  • 2021 – 228,591 miles
  • 2020 – 111,757 miles
  • 2019 – 224,732 miles
  • 2018 – 220,443 miles
  • 2017 – 215,957 miles
  • 2016 – 208,975 miles
  • 2015 – 202,456 miles
  • 2014 – 196,171 miles
  • 2013 – 190,840 miles
  • 2012 – 186,408 miles
  • 2011 – 181,430 miles
  • 2010 – 175,164 miles
  • 2009 – 170,348 miles
  • 2008 – 163,969 miles
  • 2007 – 157,049 miles
  • 2006 – 151,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,421 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking around treadRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under o/s/f jacking pointRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking around inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rackRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Gear stick linkage loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,421 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    229,421 miles
    Test number
    524026914687
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking around tread
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under o/s/f jacking point
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking around inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack

  2. Fail229,421 miles (+830)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,421 miles
    Test number
    850863648198
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking around tread
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under o/s/f jacking point
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking around inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack

  3. Pass228,591 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    228,591 miles
    Test number
    694695700990
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has multiple chips (5x) in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear stick linkage loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack leaking

  4. Fail228,588 miles (+116,831)1 dangerous11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,588 miles
    Test number
    334082104953
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to the volume of smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side skirt area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All around wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side skirt area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side skirt area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All around wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side skirt area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has multiple chips (5x) in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear stick linkage loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack leaking

  5. Pass111,757 miles (-112,975)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    243647045690
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass224,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    224,732 miles
    Test number
    328096870533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail224,732 miles (+4,289)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,732 miles
    Test number
    659798378606
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass220,443 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    220,443 miles
    Test number
    838983220159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass215,957 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    215,957 miles
    Test number
    564555770271
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s steering rack arms

  10. Fail215,913 miles (+6,938)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,913 miles
    Test number
    483862733378
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s steering rack arms

  11. Pass208,975 miles (+6,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    208,975 miles
    Test number
    591633316182
    • AdvisorySlight play on n/s and o/s steering rack arms

  12. Pass202,456 miles (+6,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    202,456 miles
    Test number
    985861041156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass196,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    196,171 miles
    Test number
    197242404344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail196,171 miles (+5,331)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,171 miles
    Test number
    415536294247
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass190,840 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    190,840 miles
    Test number
    648308803385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSecondary bonnet catch seized

  16. Fail190,840 miles (+4,432)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,840 miles
    Test number
    837408103325
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSecondary bonnet catch seized

  17. Pass186,408 miles (+122)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    186,408 miles
    Test number
    925394292229
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn badly inner edge.
    • NotePlay in steering rack.oil leaking from rack offside
    • NoteSlight play in both lower ball joints
    • NoteStone chipped windscreen

  18. Fail186,286 miles (+4,856)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,286 miles
    Test number
    326879582440
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn badly inner edge.
    • NotePlay in steering rack.oil leaking from rack offside
    • NoteSlight play in both lower ball joints
    • NoteStone chipped windscreen

  19. Pass181,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    181,430 miles
    Test number
    788156301328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail181,430 miles (+6,266)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,430 miles
    Test number
    688496301382
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass175,164 miles (+4,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    175,164 miles
    Test number
    580235400335
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass170,348 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    170,348 miles
    Test number
    390605699223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass163,969 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    163,969 miles
    Test number
    432985808403
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail163,969 miles (+6,920)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,969 miles
    Test number
    483835308415
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass157,049 miles (+5,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    157,049 miles
    Test number
    754530307356
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass151,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    151,136 miles
    Test number
    521390816322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T497 MPU

Does T497 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T497 MPU expired on 5 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T497 MPU?
The MOT on T497 MPU expired on 5 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T497 MPU done?
T497 MPU was recorded at 229,421 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 4,901 miles a year.
Has T497 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 MPU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T497 MPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T497 MPU find?
T497 MPU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 9 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear pipes; brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve, and 6 more.

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