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Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di reliable? We analysed 750 real MOT tests across 376 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 750 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
67.3%
Typical Mileage
137,260mi
Annual Mileage
4,147mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di.

Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,684 mi/yr
Typical
4,147 mi/yr
Average
5,505 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,144 mi/yr

Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
137,260 mi
75th Percentile
165,408 mi
95th Percentile
201,230 mi
Max Recorded
1,313,230 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di THIS CAR 67.3% 750 137,260 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 74.4% 997 107,216 mi 22 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di?

The Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.3% across 750 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di owner drives around 4,147 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di reliable?
Based on 750 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di has a 67.3% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di does around 4,147 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.