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DY51 SLV

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,347 mi
Last recorded156,347 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 156,347 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 156,347 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 158,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 144,762 miles

Front number plate deteriated

Front screen cracked at top

Pass 29 Apr 2015 136,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 130,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 125,549 miles

damage to offside mirror glass

front plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear shock damp

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in offside front track rod end

some travel in brake pedal

Pass 3 Mar 2012 122,504 miles

damage to windscreen out of drivers view

offside front tyre driven on flat inner sidewall and tread worn

offside mirror glass damaged

oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel

some travel in service brake pedal may need adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Feb 2011 118,534 miles

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

off side front steering rack has play

rear exhaust outer caseing is starting to break up.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 118,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

off side front steering rack has play

rear exhaust outer caseing is starting to break up.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 118,072 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front screen cracked outside swepted areas

play detected in offside front steering rack mechanism

rear brakes need some adjustment

Pass 7 Nov 2009 109,971 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,466 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Oct 2008 98,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 May 2007 95,270 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,215 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 SLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY51 SLV, 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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What year was DY51 SLV registered?

DY51 SLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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