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V279 PPU

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,410 mi
Last recorded126,410 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 PPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,410 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 126,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 124,376 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 116,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 116,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,857 miles

corrosion at front bulkhead by brake servo,nsf lower arm outer ball joint dust cover in poor condition ,front brake discs corroded and pitted,slight play detected in osf nsf steer/susspension mechanisim

corrosion to nsr outer wing/wheel arch front and rear number plates deteriorating

parking brake lever close to e4nd of workinng travel, osf seat back secures in upright position but movement at hinge,os head lamp aim on lower limit and ns aim on upper limit,

Fail 8 Apr 2013 113,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion at front bulkhead by brake servo,nsf lower arm outer ball joint dust cover in poor condition ,front brake discs corroded and pitted,slight play detected in osf nsf steer/susspension mechanisim

corrosion to nsr outer wing/wheel arch front and rear number plates deteriorating

parking brake lever close to e4nd of workinng travel, osf seat back secures in upright position but movement at hinge,os head lamp aim on lower limit and ns aim on upper limit,

Pass 14 Apr 2012 112,172 miles

front wiper blades only just clear screen, nsr number plate bulb "dim",nsr rear 1/4 panel corroded, play detected in nsf lower suysspension arm bush but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,400 miles

parking brake lever close to end of working travel,rear number plate cracked,os ns head lamp aim on lowest limit,

plastic wheel arch liners fitted to osf nsf,corrosion present to front bulkhead by brake servo/ master cylinder mounting

slight play detected in osf nsf shock top mounts/bushes, slight play detected in osf nsf steering mechanisim,osf lower arm outer ball joint dust cover split,

Fail 13 Apr 2011 108,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

parking brake lever close to end of working travel,rear number plate cracked,os ns head lamp aim on lowest limit,

plastic wheel arch liners fitted to osf nsf,corrosion present to front bulkhead by brake servo/ master cylinder mounting

slight play detected in osf nsf shock top mounts/bushes, slight play detected in osf nsf steering mechanisim,osf lower arm outer ball joint dust cover split,

Pass 14 Apr 2010 104,419 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 102,687 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

alternator drive belt loose

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

offside front lower arm balljoint rubber split

rear bumper slightly loose nearside

stone chip nearside headlamp

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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V279 PPU is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V279 PPU, 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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V279 PPU is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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