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V273 HKU

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,141 mi
Last recorded125,141 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 HKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,141 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 125,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 120,749 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 111,943 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 111,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

brake pipe to offside front hose surface corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2012 106,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 104,247 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 96,984 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 93,526 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 93,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 89,026 miles

exhaust generally corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 76,613 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,928 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 60,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V273 HKU is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V273 HKU, 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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V273 HKU is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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