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EF51 GVW

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,378 mi
Last recorded201,378 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 GVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 201,378 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 201,373 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam switch (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 201,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 201,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipes at load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 193,532 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 193,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 184,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 184,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 179,678 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 174,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 168,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 162,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 157,105 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 151,776 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 145,528 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 139,768 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 132,370 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 132,370 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 110,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2006 110,764 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2005 90,267 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front wiper blades slightly smeary

n/s/r tyre tread getting low on edges

o/s/r tyre on wear limit indicators

Pass 18 Nov 2005 90,267 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front wiper blades slightly smeary

n/s/r tyre tread getting low on edges

o/s/r tyre on wear limit indicators

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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EF51 GVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF51 GVW, 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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EF51 GVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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