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GV51 HCO

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,176 mi
Last recorded130,176 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2012 130,176 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

GEAR LINKAGE EXCESSIVELY WORN

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 121,717 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 121,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,456 miles

front number plate is discolouring, still legible at present

Pass 6 Nov 2008 91,208 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,592 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 71,478 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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GV51 HCO is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV51 HCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV51 HCO?

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What year was GV51 HCO registered?

GV51 HCO is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is GV51 HCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 HCO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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