2017 Vauxhall Combo · 11,996 MOT tests
2017 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2017 Vauxhall Combos fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 75% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Combo years (11,996 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 36.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 75% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 71,428
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,996
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 85% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 14.8% of tests fail here (263% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.5%
- Suspension14.8%
- Tyres8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
- Brakes5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.55%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.53%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.08%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.03%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.75%
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 (17.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.4%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.09%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2017 Vauxhall Combos fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 75% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Combo years (11,996 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.98% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (3.55% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Vauxhall Combo shows 71,428 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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