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LG51 WGW

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,914 mi
Last recorded171,914 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 171,914 miles

Both rear brake hose's corroded and in poor condition

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle badly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 171,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear brake hose's corroded and in poor condition

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle badly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 167,659 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald . Border line pass (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion lower valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 163,600 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 163,599 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2015 160,744 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 24 Aug 2015 160,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 6 Aug 2014 156,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 153,316 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust deteriorating

minor scratches to windscreen

old repairs to both body sills

Pass 23 Aug 2012 142,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil on minimum level mark

Fail 22 Aug 2012 142,867 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil on minimum level mark

Pass 25 Aug 2011 133,062 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 133,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 121,179 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

tread low o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2010 121,179 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

tread low o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,453 miles

front discs and pads worn

rear tyres worn to 3mm tread

slight corrosion underside

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2008 83,257 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Aug 2008 83,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,344 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 8 Aug 2007 68,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,087 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 51,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 40,847 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 40,847 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 WGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LG51 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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