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N400 DAG

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,730 mi
Last recorded50,730 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 DAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 50,730 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 47,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,556 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 42,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 92,186 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 37,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 37,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,535 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipe and suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2022 34,566 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 34,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,814 miles

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

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to suspension components and rigid brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2022 80,742 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to suspension components and rigid brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 74,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 74,330 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 31,051 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres getting worn

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 69,348 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 29,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,391 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 65,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 27,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed

Offside Front brake disc outer surface corroded around outer edge and surface slightly scored

Fail 13 Nov 2018 27,617 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed

Offside Front brake disc outer surface corroded around outer edge and surface slightly scored

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,189 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 63,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,429 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 21,886 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,532 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Apr 2016 58,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired joining piece broken (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres slightly perished

travel at hand brake

Pass 27 Nov 2015 18,455 miles

UNDERTRAYS &ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,270 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 53,270 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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N400 DAG is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 86,024 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 N400 DAG, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N400 DAG is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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