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FN61 SJY

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 SJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 177,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 177,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 177,873 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 177,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 166,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) n s rack or rack end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 154,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 154,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 144,081 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 133,621 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 133,587 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 123,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 110,377 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,357 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FN61 SJY is a 2011 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 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 FN61 SJY, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN61 SJY registered?

FN61 SJY is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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