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V278 JVU

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,110 mi
Last recorded49,110 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 JVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 49,110 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,186 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,030 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 29,852 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 23,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,868 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating starting to crack

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front headlamp aim low just passes test

Pass 6 Jan 2007 19,315 miles

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

front and rear brakes need cleen as they are sticking on slightly and abit noisey

Pass 10 Jan 2006 17,051 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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V278 JVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V278 JVU, 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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What year was V278 JVU registered?

V278 JVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V278 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 JVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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