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EJ51 HKW

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,225 mi
Last recorded138,225 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 HKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nail in tyre nail in n\s front, n\s rear, off\s rear ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 138,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nail in tyre nail in n\s front, n\s rear, off\s rear ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 135,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 133,608 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Nearside front tyre worn to designed wear limit

Pass 22 Aug 2016 131,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 127,202 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,247 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 119,775 miles

Anti-freeze leak coming from the return pipe on the header tank

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 119,775 miles

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

Anti-freeze leak coming from the return pipe on the header tank

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 117,140 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp not fully secure, but not likely to fall out

Fail 3 Sep 2012 117,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp not fully secure, but not likely to fall out

Fail 26 Aug 2011 114,254 miles

Bonnet hard to open

Both headlight aims on lower limit

Characters on front number plate starting to delaminate

Crank pulley wearing

Gear linkage notchy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 114,254 miles

Bonnet hard to open

Both headlight aims on lower limit

Characters on front number plate starting to delaminate

Crank pulley wearing

Gear linkage notchy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 111,708 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 106,984 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,219 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 88,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,318 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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EJ51 HKW 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 77.8%.

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 EJ51 HKW, 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 EJ51 HKW registered?

EJ51 HKW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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