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V521 OHJ

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,809 mi
Last recorded148,809 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 OHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 148,809 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 148,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 147,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 141,410 miles

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2010 134,921 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2009 125,370 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 125,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 108,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 91,420 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 91,420 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 73,358 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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V521 OHJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V521 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.

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What year was V521 OHJ registered?

V521 OHJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V521 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 OHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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