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V701 FPY

2000 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,285 mi
Last recorded43,285 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 FPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,285 miles

Handbrake lever has a long travel but has reserve movement

Horn switch not secured to steering wheel but satisfies required standards

Interia mirror missing but vehicle has required obligatory mirrors

Major oil leaks from engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside headlight moves slightly on its mountings but is secure and is aimed correctly

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temperary fuel cap fitted but of the type that secures and seals

Windscreen washers do not produce a constant stream of fluid onto windscreen but provide sufficient fluid

Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,285 miles

Handbrake lever has a long travel but has reserve movement

Horn switch not secured to steering wheel but satisfies required standards

Interia mirror missing but vehicle has required obligatory mirrors

Major oil leaks from engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside headlight moves slightly on its mountings but is secure and is aimed correctly

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Temperary fuel cap fitted but of the type that secures and seals

Windscreen washers do not produce a constant stream of fluid onto windscreen but provide sufficient fluid

Fail 12 Oct 2011 43,256 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Handbrake lever has a long travel but has reserve movement

Horn switch not secured to steering wheel but satisfies required standards

Interia mirror missing but vehicle has required obligatory mirrors

Major oil leaks from engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside headlight moves slightly on its mountings but is secure and is aimed correctly

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temperary fuel cap fitted but of the type that secures and seals

Windscreen washers do not produce a constant stream of fluid onto windscreen but provide sufficient fluid

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,347 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

roof top corroded at top of windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2010 37,337 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

roof top corroded at top of windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,390 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 32,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,159 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 25,159 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,271 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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V701 FPY is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V701 FPY, 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 V701 FPY registered?

V701 FPY is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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