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X953 SPU

2000 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,663 mi
Last recorded144,663 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 SPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 144,663 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under sealed

Pass 21 Mar 2024 144,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2023 144,186 miles

Under sealed

Fail 27 Mar 2023 144,185 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured Floor cracking (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Under sealed

Pass 31 Mar 2022 144,002 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 139,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 134,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 126,559 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 117,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,224 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 107,222 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,635 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 96,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,683 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,686 miles

front and rear number plates deteriortaing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 75,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear number plates deteriortaing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,138 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,800 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 52,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 47,708 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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X953 SPU is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X953 SPU, 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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X953 SPU is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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