2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive TD 1.5L Diesel · HT21 LZN

The 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive TD holds a valid MOT following a pass at 114,616 miles on 22 April 2026. That test followed a same-day failure where the tester flagged a non-functioning nearside headlamp on dipped beam and a nearside rear tyre below the 1.6mm legal minimum. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring neglect of basic consumables. Tyre condition has been a persistent theme across multiple tests, and the pattern suggests routine visual checks between services were not consistently carried out. Annual mileage accumulation of approximately 22,923 miles is high for a light commercial of this age. Between the April 2024 test at 70,647 miles and the April 2026 test at 114,616 miles, the vehicle covered 43,969 miles in two years, averaging just under 22,000 miles annually. The record shows no significant gaps in testing continuity, with MOTs completed each April, but the rapid accumulation places elevated stress on braking, suspension, and drivetrain components well beyond what a typical suburban delivery van would see. Buyers should pay close attention to the front brake setup. In the April 2024 test at 70,647 miles, the tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin, and the vehicle failed that same inspection for a smeared nearside wiper blade alongside a nearside rear tyre on the legal limit. The repeated appearance of tyre wear advisories, including a nearside front tyre worn on the edge in April 2026, points to possible tracking misalignment or deteriorated suspension bushes. A physical inspection of front suspension lower arms, track rod ends, and wheel alignment is advisable. The exhaust and emissions system has not drawn any recorded defects, and no structural corrosion or chassis-related advisories appear in the history. Still, at this mileage, the condition of the exhaust system, DPF regeneration health, and any underbody rust around mounting points and subframes should be verified in person. The nearside headlamp failure on dipped beam in April 2026 may indicate a simple bulb issue, but a check of the headlamp levelling switch and wiring connector is prudent before purchase.