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Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D reliable? We analysed 1,476 real MOT tests across 564 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,476 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.8%
Typical Mileage
52,349mi
Annual Mileage
12,248mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D.

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Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

78.5%
2021

Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9

Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,705 mi/yr
Typical
12,248 mi/yr
Average
13,484 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,819 mi/yr

Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 1,430 78.5% 39,384 52,309 64,789

How Long Does a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D Last?

Based on 564 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
52,349 mi
75th Percentile
64,903 mi
95th Percentile
94,894 mi
Max Recorded
221,357 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

78.5% MOT pass rate from 1,430 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.5% across 1,430 tests.

How Does the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D THIS CAR 78.8% 1,476 52,349 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
Toyota Yaris Blue 77.3% 1,652 90,058 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D?

The Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.8% across 1,476 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D owner drives around 12,248 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 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D reliable?
Based on 1,476 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D has a 78.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D does around 12,248 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin ED Turbo D is 2021 with a 78.5% pass rate across 1,430 tests.