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EA16 DPU

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,610 mi
Last recorded187,610 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 187,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 187,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 169,167 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 169,166 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2022 153,214 miles

Nearside front 'day running' lamp not working.

Side repeater lens damaged on nearside door miror casing,advise attention.

Fail 2 Apr 2022 153,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in broken door mirror lens. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front 'day running' lamp not working.

Pass 23 Mar 2021 133,705 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 133,704 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough o/s top mount? (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very little reserve travel on lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 115,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough top mounts??? (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2020 115,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough top mounts??? (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,574 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 100,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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EA16 DPU is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EA16 DPU, 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 EA16 DPU registered?

EA16 DPU is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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