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V705 HBM

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Red Lpg 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,336 mi
Last recorded139,336 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 HBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2015 139,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine management light on

Excessive play in wiper wheel boxes

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Oil Leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 136,463 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 163,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 131,793 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 131,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 126,458 miles

Drivers door check strap broken.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside wiper arm worn.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 126,458 miles

Drivers door check strap broken.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside wiper arm worn.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2011 119,790 miles

Drivers door check strap broken.

Engine oil on minimum.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 112,373 miles

OSF wiper arm badly worn

Fail 1 Apr 2010 112,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OSF wiper arm badly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,181 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 106,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 102,087 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on the sidewall

Fail 17 Mar 2008 102,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on the sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2007 94,367 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 94,367 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 82,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,744 miles

oil leak

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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V705 HBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V705 HBM, 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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V705 HBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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