7967RU - VAUXHALL COMBO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 19 days ago
The Vauxhall Combo, often referred to simply as the Combo, is a versatile small van renowned for its practicality and reliability. Manufactured by Vauxhall Motors, a historic British brand with a strong reputation in the automotive industry, the Combo has been a popular choice for small business owners and tradespeople alike. Introduced in various models since its initial launch, the Combo combines efficient performance with a spacious cargo area, making it well-suited for urban deliveries and light commercial use. Key features include a range of engine options, compact dimensions for easy manoeuvring, and a reputation for durability. Since its inception in the early 2000s, the Combo has evolved through multiple generations, maintaining its status as a dependable and adaptable vehicle in the competitive small van market.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
This Vauxhall Combo, registration number 7967RU, was manufactured in 2006 and first registered in December 2006. It has a silver exterior and is equipped with a 1248cc diesel engine. The vehicle's CO2 emissions are recorded as zero. It is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 9 April 2025 and valid until 8 April 2026. The mileage stands at 195,578 miles. The MOT included several advisories: worn brake discs, deteriorated tyres on the front and rear, an oil leak, a chipped windscreen, a minor exhaust leak, and slight wear on rear axle components. No serious faults were noted, and no dangerous issues were identified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 09 April 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 195,578 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also deteriorated in treads and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded and worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory o/s/f and n/s/r tyres deteriorated in treads and worn on edges
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust just after dpf (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle front large bushes perished and slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Passed - 09 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 195,578 mi
Expires: 08 April 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded and worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory o/s/f and n/s/r tyres deteriorated in treads and worn on edges
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust just after dpf (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle front large bushes perished and slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Passed - 04 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 187,559 mi
Expires: 07 January 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight damage to windscreen
- Advisory wiper mechanism poor
- Advisory o/s parking brake low effort
Passed - 07 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 180,283 mi
Expires: 07 January 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
- Advisory Front exhaust mounting bracket broken exhaust slightly insecure and centre exhaust heat shield insecure
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 06 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 175,454 mi
Expires: 07 January 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Knock from steering
- Advisory Both front exhaust rubbers broken
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes next to fuel tank starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory N/S/R brake disc back plate corroded and holed
Passed - 08 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,121 mi
Expires: 07 January 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory knock from steering
- Advisory rear silencer deteriorated and leaking
- Advisory both front brake discs worn unable to see pads
- Advisory main brake pipe slightly insecure
- Advisory all tyres worn on edges
Failed - 06 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,121 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
- Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory knock from steering
- Advisory rear silencer deteriorated and leaking
- Advisory both front brake discs worn unable to see pads
- Advisory main brake pipe slightly insecure
- Advisory handbrake lever travel
Passed - 11 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,566 mi
Expires: 10 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- Advisory chip in windscreen
- Advisory slight weap n/n driveshaft oil seal
- Advisory n/s/r brake discs back plate corroded and deteriorating
Passed - 28 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,912 mi
Expires: 27 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Passed - 24 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,955 mi
Expires: 31 May 2017
Failed - 20 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,955 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory n/s rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge and badly cracking in treads strong advise
- Advisory play in o/s wheel bearing and noisey
- Advisory wipers poor park operation
Passed - 01 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,996 mi
Expires: 31 May 2016
Failed - 18 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,996 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Major front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed - 25 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,298 mi
Expires: 25 October 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed - 25 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,298 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed - 25 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,104 mi
Passed - 25 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,104 mi
Expires: 25 October 2013
Passed - 26 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,427 mi
Expires: 25 October 2012
Passed - 25 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,650 mi
Expires: 24 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 11 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,611 mi
Expires: 10 August 2010
Failed - 11 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,611 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 7967RU?
The MOT expires on 08 April 2026.
What is the tax status of 7967RU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of 7967RU?
This is a 2006 VAUXHALL COMBO in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1248cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 7967RU?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.