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AR07 GVZ

2007 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,508 mi
Last recorded82,508 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Combo91,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 GVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 82,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,679 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both sides NSF and OSF (5.3.2 (b))

General underbody corrosion front and rear

Hand brake only just met efficiency

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both sides NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 81,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides NSF and OSF (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both sides NSF and OSF (5.3.2 (b))

General underbody corrosion front and rear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both sides NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,541 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm abushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight condensated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 80,990 miles

Nearside front seat mechanism worn

Offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Underside of vehicle corroded (Front and Rear)

Fail 30 Oct 2019 80,990 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs excessively pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front seat mechanism worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer excessively deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded (Front and Rear)

Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 80,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,162 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak signs of oil in the induction system ()

both rear axle bushes badly cracked and perished

exhaust back box corroded

nearside outer cv boot loose but still stop dirt getting in to the joint

Fail 23 Nov 2017 79,161 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak signs of oil in the induction system ()

both rear axle bushes badly cracked and perished

exhaust back box corroded

nearside outer cv boot loose but still stop dirt getting in to the joint

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,048 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 78,048 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,400 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Front tyres worn on very inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,289 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 74,289 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,285 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,831 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,691 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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AR07 GVZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,872 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 AR07 GVZ, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR07 GVZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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