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GL51 DFZ

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,399 mi
Last recorded127,399 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 127,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box deteriated (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 127,388 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box deteriated (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 123,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder, no cords yet!

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers split

Pass 19 Jun 2015 123,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder, no cords yet!

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

Wipers split

Pass 23 Jun 2014 113,477 miles

21% brake imbalance across front axle, suggesting system requires possible repair or adjustment

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust in very poor condition and has slight leak of exhaust gasses

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 113,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

24% Brake inbalance across front axle, suggesting system requires possible repair or adjustment

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust in very poor condition and has slight leak of exhaust gasses

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,913 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides rear indicators fading to white .

rear silencer box outer casing is deteriorated

wear detected at nearside front lower bll joint not considered to be excessive .

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

rear exhaust section deteriorated & just meets the minimum pass standard

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer box outer casing deteriorated

wear detected offside front steering rack inner tie rod end ball joint not considered to be excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2010 70,724 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 59,196 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

slight wear in os of steering rack

Fail 27 May 2009 59,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to split and crack

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,488 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 12 Jun 2008 45,488 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2007 23,891 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

coolant bottle empty

nearside number plate light was not working until tapped

Pass 23 May 2006 19,646 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
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GL51 DFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GL51 DFZ, 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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GL51 DFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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