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S500 SBR

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,999 mi
Last recorded164,999 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 SBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 164,999 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 21 Apr 2022 156,261 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen has small stone chip

Fail 21 Apr 2022 156,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,310 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL - wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 149,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL - wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 140,958 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 140,958 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,550 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,262 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 102,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,093 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,724 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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S500 SBR is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 S500 SBR, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S500 SBR is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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