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LY51 FWJ

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,139 mi
Last recorded173,139 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 FWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 173,139 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 172,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 171,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 169,740 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 167,217 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 154,901 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 154,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 142,358 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 130,794 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 130,786 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 116,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 101,602 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 76,550 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 76,426 miles

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

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

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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LY51 FWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY51 FWJ, 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 LY51 FWJ registered?

LY51 FWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LY51 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 FWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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