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DN16 XEP

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,600 mi
Last recorded91,600 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 XEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 91,600 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 91,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,604 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 80,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front strut tops knotchy.

Pass 20 Mar 2024 69,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Close 195/60/16C 99/97H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arm Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,386 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 58,386 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 48,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 34,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 21,528 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 10,300 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 10,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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DN16 XEP is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 DN16 XEP, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DN16 XEP registered?

DN16 XEP is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DN16 XEP safe to buy?

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