Vauxhall Combo MOT Results

Registered in 2017
68.0% pass rate
from 4,054 tests in 2021
(38% worse than other 2017 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Combo is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps (130% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp (89% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (15 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (60% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (79% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.099% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Switch
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (41% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment (91% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.074% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.074% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.074% fail on Hazard warning (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.074% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.025% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.7% fail on Suspension (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on Mounting (7 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (200% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.57% fail on Macpherson strut (11 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (18 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage ball joints (75% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.025% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.025% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (79% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (60% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.099% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.89% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.025% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.025% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.074% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.074% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.76% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.074% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.049% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.025% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.099% fail on View to rear (71% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.099% fail on Mirrors (70% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.074% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.30% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.27% fail on Joints
        • 0.025% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting (9 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition (7 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Bracket (22 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.099% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
      • 0.099% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.074% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.074% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.074% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 0.57% fail on Steering
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.099% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.099% fail on Other components
      • 0.074% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Operation (26 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.099% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
        • 0.025% fail on Steering linkage
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.049% fail on Requirements
    • 0.074% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.049% fail on Airbags (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Drivers airbag (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.049% fail on Attachment
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates