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X196 YGW

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,965 mi
Last recorded70,965 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 YGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,965 miles

Drivers seat has been fixed due to a modification for driver

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Movement front strut tops

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,508 miles

Drivers seat has been set in a fixed position due to driver

Front brake hose ferules corroded

Rear brakes 30% out of balance

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,085 miles

Drivers seat has been modified to a fixed position due to disabled driver

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight blow rear exhaust box, slight blow from the exhaust downpipe and exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,642 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 52,627 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,770 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edge.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 47,770 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front tyres worn on the inner edge.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,628 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge.

n/s/f tyre has damage to the outer edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,018 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r footbrake slow on take-up.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,087 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,775 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,094 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 23,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,855 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,524 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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X196 YGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,631 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 X196 YGW, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X196 YGW registered?

X196 YGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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