2007 Vauxhall Combo · 18,618 MOT tests
2007 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2007 Vauxhall Combos fail 52.6% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Combo years (18,618 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 52.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 127,214
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,618
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.7% of tests fail here (114% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.4%
- Lights and electrics25%
- Brakes19.1%
- Tyres12.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.1%
- Body, chassis and structure11.5%
- Steering8.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.31%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 5.88%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.22%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.08%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.79%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (23.26%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.77%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.54%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (14.2%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (11.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.2%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2007 Vauxhall Combos fail 52.6% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Combo years (18,618 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.31% of tests), position lamp not working (5.88% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Vauxhall Combo shows 127,214 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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