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LG51 VPE

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,925 mi
Last recorded136,925 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 136,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 136,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 131,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 113,860 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 113,856 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2010 105,108 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 105,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Inner Brake PAds Low

Chips In Windscreen

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Slight Blow From Centre EXhaust Silencer

Temporary Repair Carried Out To Rear EXhaust Silencer Mounting

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,727 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 92,727 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Crossmember Rusting

Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,844 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 83,844 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 77,428 miles

Small crack to offside mirror

Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,020 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 65,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 55,062 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 VPE is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPE, 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 LG51 VPE registered?

LG51 VPE is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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