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BV51 URC

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,942 mi
Last recorded130,942 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 130,942 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 130,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 125,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise wheels 14 inch on front 15 inch on rear

Pass 4 Feb 2011 125,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise wheels 14 inch on front 15 inch on rear

Pass 12 Nov 2009 118,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 111,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 101,406 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 101,406 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 82,367 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 82,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 URC is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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