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BU51 MJF

2001 Opel Combo

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

53,510 mi
Last recorded53,510 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Combo89,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 MJF
MakeOpel
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,510 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has small cut in sidewall

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Fuel tank strap excessively corroded and incomplete.Fuel tank being held in with canvass strap.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 53,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has small cut in sidewall

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Fuel tank strap excessively corroded and incomplete.Fuel tank being held in with canvass strap.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,349 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross-member, above towing eye (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 48,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 37,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,288 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2013 37,288 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,289 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 37,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 37,289 miles

centre brake lamp disconnected

Fail 1 Dec 2010 37,289 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre brake lamp disconnected

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 37,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,289 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 37,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion offside and nearside front chassis

Fail 22 Oct 2007 37,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion offside and nearside front chassis

Pass 3 Feb 2006 37,289 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Combo?

Based on 1,283 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
6,076
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 55
Registration plate lamp not working 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Registration plate lamp not working 42
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BU51 MJF is a 2001 Opel Combo in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2001 Opel Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 89,805 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 MJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 MJF is a 2001 Opel Combo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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