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DY51 UBU

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,753 mi
Last recorded113,753 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 113,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 113,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 101,959 miles

bodywork becoming rusted

minor oil weep

radiator damaged

spare tyre worn

Fail 5 May 2015 101,959 miles

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

bodywork becoming rusted

minor oil weep

radiator damaged

spare tyre worn

Pass 6 May 2014 88,565 miles

bonnet rusted

interior mirror missing

oil weep

Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,564 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

bonnet rusted

interior mirror missing

oil weep

Pass 2 May 2013 72,664 miles

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

front brake discs rusted/worn inner surface

Fail 30 Apr 2013 72,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs rusted/worn inner surface

Pass 1 May 2012 63,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

inermittent fault on horn button

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,366 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 47,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,386 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 UBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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