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LG51 VNB

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,064 mi
Last recorded104,064 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 VNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both side inner pillar (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases covered with filler (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor and chassis (6.1.B.2)

both side sill and door covered with body filler

Fail 6 Apr 2017 104,064 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side inner sill and pillar (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Body has slight corrosion both side inner pillar (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,653 miles

Centre exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Nearside wiper arm pivot worn

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake imbalance 24%.Rear braking system may require further attention

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2015 100,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Nearside wiper arm pivot worn

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,868 miles

Fuel tank damp signs of leakage

General Corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,868 miles

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

Fuel tank damp signs of leakage

General Corrosion

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,400 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres cracking on inner side wall

Fail 26 Apr 2013 89,400 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres cracking on inner side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,546 miles

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

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

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 Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2011 79,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,591 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 76,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside door mirrior is cracked,but still serviceable and may need attention in the near future.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside door mirrior is cracked,but still serviceable and may need attention in the near future.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,152 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 74,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

offside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,806 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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LG51 VNB is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Silver 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 LG51 VNB, 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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LG51 VNB is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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