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DS61 OWJ

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,086 mi
Last recorded171,086 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 OWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 171,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 171,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 164,752 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 164,735 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 148,359 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 148,359 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 144,997 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 144,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 139,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

Oil leak from gearbox area ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 128,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

Oil leak from gearbox area ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 121,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014
Fail 4 Dec 2014

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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DS61 OWJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 DS61 OWJ, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS61 OWJ registered?

DS61 OWJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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