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V489 OHJ

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,401 mi
Last recorded175,401 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 OHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 175,401 miles

rear bumper loose

Fail 14 Feb 2015 175,401 miles

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

rear bumper loose

Pass 15 Feb 2014 162,974 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 162,974 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 155,517 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 155,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 152,432 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion in both bodysills

Fail 17 Feb 2012 152,429 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion in both bodysills

Pass 15 Jan 2011 149,400 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 141,327 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 141,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 132,424 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 122,515 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 114,758 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 114,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 104,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 104,611 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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V489 OHJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 95,947 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 V489 OHJ, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V489 OHJ registered?

V489 OHJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V489 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V489 OHJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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