MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
front brake pads worn low
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
emmissions just acceptable
front number plate cracked
oil leak on engine
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
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
vehicle was over filled with engine oil drained off excess
vehicle was over filled with engine oil drained off excess
back box corroded
slight play in n.s steering rack
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FP51 SFN safe to buy?
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