2016 Vauxhall Combo · 16,764 MOT tests
2016 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2016 Vauxhall Combos fail 39.1% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 Combo years (16,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 39.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 83,727
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,764
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 75% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 16.8% of tests fail here (190% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.7%
- Suspension16.8%
- Tyres9.3%
- Brakes6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.67%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.39%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.2%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.85%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.88%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.94%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.69%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2016 Vauxhall Combos fail 39.1% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 Combo years (16,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.86% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.67% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Vauxhall Combo shows 83,727 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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