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ET16 HLJ

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,204 mi
Last recorded93,204 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 HLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 93,204 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 93,177 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 82,081 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,878 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 65,878 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 23 Aug 2021 55,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 2.09 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,670 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing

Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,873 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 34,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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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ET16 HLJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET16 HLJ, 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 ET16 HLJ registered?

ET16 HLJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is ET16 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 HLJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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