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FP51 SFN

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,548 mi
Last recorded155,548 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 SFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 155,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

intermittent idle speed

mileage display not illuminated

nsf and osf strut top bearings rough when rotating

oil leak

osf and nsf brake pipe covered with thick mud - not allowing full inspection

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play osf tie rod

Fail 16 Dec 2017 155,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

intermittent idle speed

mileage display not illuminated

nsf and osf strut top bearings rough when rotating

oil leak

osf and nsf brake pipe covered with thick mud - not allowing full inspection

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play osf tie rod

Pass 3 Jan 2017

front brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Dec 2016 151,629 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed from comp valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed from comp valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 148,276 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 148,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 138,153 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 137,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 130,413 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 119,695 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 119,695 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 117,337 miles

emmissions just acceptable

front number plate cracked

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Nov 2010 117,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emmissions just acceptable

front number plate cracked

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Nov 2009 114,703 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 114,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 111,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle was over filled with engine oil drained off excess

Pass 26 Nov 2008 111,211 miles

vehicle was over filled with engine oil drained off excess

Pass 13 Nov 2007 106,830 miles

back box corroded

slight play in n.s steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2006 100,078 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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FP51 SFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FP51 SFN, 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 FP51 SFN registered?

FP51 SFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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