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2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,586 mi
Last recorded83,586 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 VPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 83,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

grinding noise from rear brakes on roller brake test advise brake inspection

hand brake travel high advise inspection of rear shoes

Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEXEN 195/60/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side loading door damaged but secure and can be opened and closed

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 75,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEXEN 195/60/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side loading door damaged but secure and can be opened and closed

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

coolant level on minimum

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,222 miles

Offside Front upper strut mount sticking

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,144 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 54,144 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,380 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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EJ16 VPN is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ16 VPN, 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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EJ16 VPN is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 August 2016.

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