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V355 OCA

2000 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,690 mi
Last recorded135,690 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 OCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 135,690 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 135,690 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 107,479 miles

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 107,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 101,434 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

bonnet pull broken

engine oil leaks poss filter and oil level just above min

front tyres van tyres 8pr and rear tyres t rated advise changed front to rear

n/s/r lamp unit broken but not showing white light

o/s/f door check strap missing

o/s/r wheel diffrent

rear brakes need checking

Fail 25 Nov 2008 101,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

bonnet pull broken

engine oil leaks poss filter and oil level just above min

front tyres van tyres 8pr and rear tyres t rated advise changed front to rear

n/s/r lamp unit broken but not showing white light

o/s/f door check strap missing

o/s/r wheel diffrent

rear brakes need checking

Pass 19 Nov 2007 93,482 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 93,468 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 88,738 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 81,456 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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V355 OCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V355 OCA, 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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V355 OCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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