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DU51 HWG

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,520 mi
Last recorded195,520 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 HWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 195,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both horn switches have slight damage

offside wing mirror repaired with tape

spare wheel missing

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 17 Aug 2012 176,768 miles

2 x rear metal brake pipes to compensator slightly corroded

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

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

both horn switches slightly damaged

grill requires attention soon

offside door mirror secured by cable tie

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2012 176,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

2 x rear metal brake pipes to compensator slightly corroded

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

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

both horn switches slightly damaged

grill requires attention soon

offside door mirror secured by cable tie

Pass 2 Sep 2011 159,832 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust catching on nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 13 Aug 2010 155,875 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 155,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 143,897 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 126,295 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 126,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 118,834 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 118,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s head light adjuster missing

Pass 1 Sep 2006 108,245 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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DU51 HWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU51 HWG, 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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DU51 HWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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