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GL51 TYF

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,777 mi
Last recorded120,777 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 TYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 120,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 104,677 miles

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

both steering rack ball joints have slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2011 104,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both steering rack ball joints have slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,161 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 87,407 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 78,963 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 78,963 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,973 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

near side front top screen area[in top tint area also] brocked /cracked close too B zone wiper swept area today [25mm away] brocken 33cm

off side front door check insecure to door frame>

off side lower B post panel VIN plate sticker figures/numbers damaged/missread.????

Fail 13 Nov 2007 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

near side front top screen area[in top tint area also] brocked /cracked close too B zone wiper swept area today [25mm away] brocken 33cm

off side front door check insecure to door frame>

off side lower B post panel VIN plate sticker figures/numbers damaged/missread.????

Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,159 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

near side door mirror glass slightly damaged/under limits today. †bonnet slightly difficult too release.??? †vin plate off side B post[door shut]letters damaged. †clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing. †

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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GL51 TYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

GL51 TYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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