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V261 FFA

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,402 mi
Last recorded97,402 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 FFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,402 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 97,402 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,196 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 84,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,038 miles

front brake ballance actually 25% limit 25%

Fail 24 Feb 2010 77,038 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake ballance actually 25% limit 25%

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,052 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,169 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 56,169 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,493 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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V261 FFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V261 FFA, 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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V261 FFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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