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V298 ETH

2000 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

119,260 mi
Last recorded119,260 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 ETH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 119,260 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 115,581 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 115,581 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 112,781 miles

Both front tyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 15 May 2013 111,071 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear brake a little sharp

Rear brake hose ferrules a little corroded

Small crack in lower nearside windscreen

Fail 14 May 2013 111,057 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear brake a little sharp

Rear brake hose ferrules a little corroded

Small crack in lower nearside windscreen

Pass 10 May 2012 109,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/SF TYRE HAS A SPLIT ON INNER SIDEWALL BUT NOT TOO CORDS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2012 109,854 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/SF TYRE HAS A SPLIT ON INNER SIDEWALL BUT NOT TOO CORDS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,462 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 108,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 105,103 miles

Small chip/crack nearside lower windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2009 105,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Small chip/crack nearside lower windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2008 101,266 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 101,265 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 97,174 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2007 97,174 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 94,460 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,859 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 88,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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V298 ETH is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V298 ETH, 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 V298 ETH registered?

V298 ETH is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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