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DY51 MXV

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,034 mi
Last recorded159,034 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 MXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 159,034 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 159,034 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 155,899 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 155,898 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 152,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 152,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 142,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 142,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 123,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 123,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 115,374 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

damage to rear panel but not revelent to mot

Pass 12 Jan 2012 115,374 miles

damage to rear panel but not revelent to mot

Pass 29 Jan 2011 104,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,814 miles

advise on condition of both front tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,265 miles

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

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

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

some grating of horn

washers aim low

Fail 6 Oct 2008 79,264 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

some grating of horn

washers aim low

Pass 15 Oct 2007 72,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,232 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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DY51 MXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY51 MXV, 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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DY51 MXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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