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BV51 UHR

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,348 mi
Last recorded129,348 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 129,348 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 129,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn badley on edges (raised section)

o/s/f tyre worn badley on inside edge(raised section)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 122,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2013 122,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 117,181 miles

BATTERY HELD IN BY BLOCK OF WOOD BUT SECURE//HEADLAMP LOOSE AT BOTTOM BUT IN AIM //

Fail 31 Jul 2012 117,093 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

BATTERY HELD IN BY BLOCK OF WOOD BUT SECURE//HEADLAMP LOOSE AT BOTTOM BUT IN AIM //

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,208 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 113,208 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 106,907 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,303 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 46,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 84,747 miles

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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BV51 UHR is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,631 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 Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 UHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV51 UHR is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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