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V492 NEC

2000 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,114 mi
Last recorded115,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 NEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 115,114 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake in need of attention

Fail 25 Jan 2023 115,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

hand brake in need of attention

Pass 11 Jan 2022 104,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 104,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 94,378 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 94,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 brake pipes centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front cross member corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,243 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 81,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,405 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,733 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,435 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 34,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 33,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,317 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,597 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,712 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 25,712 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V492 NEC is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V492 NEC, 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.

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What year was V492 NEC registered?

V492 NEC is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V492 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 NEC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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