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V248 LBV

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 LBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 146,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Offside mirror loose

Fail 29 Oct 2012 146,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Offside mirror loose

Pass 13 Sep 2011 138,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight leak on rack

Fail 10 Sep 2011 138,166 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight leak on rack

Pass 1 Sep 2010 135,435 miles

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

n/s h/lamp cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 131,510 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 131,510 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 131,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 126,239 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 126,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Battery insecure

bodywork becoming rusted

bonnet cable faulty on operation

n/s/f headlamp unit cracked

o/s/f door pillar top door hinge fractured

spare wheel missing from carrier

vehicle underbody becoming corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 121,009 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 121,009 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f headlamp cracked

o/s door check strap broken

o/s door pillar damaged

o/s/r light cluster slight damage

starter motor faulty battery in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2006 112,169 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 112,169 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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V248 LBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 95,947 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 V248 LBV, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V248 LBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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