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X229 FFB

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,818 mi
Last recorded167,818 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 FFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 167,818 miles

both rear tyres worn low

corrosion outer sills/door jambs

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

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit

nearside front wiper blade split

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Fail 17 Dec 2010 167,433 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion outer sills/door jambs

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

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit

nearside front wiper blade split

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 31 Dec 2009 167,256 miles

all four tyres worn close to limit

corrosion front brake discs/worn thin

exhaust system deteriorated allmost to point of fail

front pads worn low

nearside rear number plate light lens damaged

offside wing mirror glass cracked

slight play offside front lower ball joint/dust cover split

Fail 30 Dec 2009 167,256 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

all four tyres worn close to limit

corrosion front brake discs/worn thin

exhaust system deteriorated allmost to point of fail

front pads worn low

nearside rear number plate light lens damaged

offside wing mirror glass cracked

slight play offside front lower ball joint/dust cover split

Fail 2 Jan 2009 164,031 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion exhaust system

offside rear tyre perrished

slight spliting nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2009 164,031 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion exhaust system

slight spliting nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2008 161,454 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 143,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 117,169 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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X229 FFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X229 FFB, 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 X229 FFB registered?

X229 FFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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