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V885 FPV

2000 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

205,677 mi
Last recorded205,677 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 FPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 205,677 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 205,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 204,710 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 204,703 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 203,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2012 203,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2011 202,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox "X" member corroded

n/s/r outer sill damaged

rear chassis corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 202,727 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox "X" member corroded

n/s/r outer sill damaged

rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 189,727 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 189,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 175,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 175,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 164,546 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 164,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 151,359 miles

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

rear brake flexy hoses starting to corrode

temporary repair to exhaust flexy

Pass 25 Jan 2006 143,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V885 FPV is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V885 FPV, 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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V885 FPV is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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