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BV51 UOY

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,083 mi
Last recorded140,083 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 140,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes to and from rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2015 140,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes to and from rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2014 131,358 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

rear shocks both reduced damping

Pass 4 Sep 2013 123,668 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 123,654 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 116,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 110,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,381 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 101,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 91,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,404 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,487 miles

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 UOY 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 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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