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GL51 GFK

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,855 mi
Last recorded173,855 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 173,855 miles

battery loose

Fail 13 Feb 2012 173,794 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

battery loose

Pass 11 Mar 2011 163,745 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f cv boot has slight leak

Fail 5 Feb 2011 163,501 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

check front brake pad wear wheels off.

eng bay is very wet with fluids making it impossible to source leaks.

exhaust system deteriorating.

possible fuel seep at fip.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 151,390 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 151,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 150,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 148,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 146,327 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 146,253 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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 GFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFK, 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 GL51 GFK registered?

GL51 GFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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