2007 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · YB07 HZL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 at 164,983 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The October 2025 failure just three miles prior highlighted significant concerns regarding corrosion on the offside rear suspension mounting and a structural failure of the offside front tyre. While these issues were rectified to achieve the pass, the recurring failures suggest that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they fail a test. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 164,983 miles averages to approximately 8,683 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for this age. The data shows steady accumulation, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between November 2023 and October 2024, and another 13,400 miles in the following year. This consistent mileage indicates the vehicle has been used regularly, which naturally accelerates the wear of rubber components and oxidation of metal. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear suspension area to ensure the excessive corrosion noted in October 2025 has been properly treated and not merely welded over. Structural integrity remains a primary concern for a Vauxhall Combo of this era. Furthermore, the history shows multiple failures of suspension components, including track rod ends, arm ball joints, and anti-roll bar linkages in late 2024. The buyer should check for remaining play in the steering rack, as the nearside inner joints were already flagged back in 2023 and not explicitly confirmed as repaired in subsequent tests.