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V281 YFE

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,522 mi
Last recorded135,522 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 YFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,522 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 133,774 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 133,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 130,876 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 130,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 128,714 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 128,708 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2014 124,674 miles

Corrosion To Floors Sills And Suspension Components

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 124,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion To Floors Sills And Suspension Components

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 119,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 118,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 118,179 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 112,857 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 102,798 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 102,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,770 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,020 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 81,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 71,237 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 62,649 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 62,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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V281 YFE is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V281 YFE, 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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V281 YFE is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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