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MA61 BUF

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,978 mi
Last recorded110,978 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 BUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 110,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,491 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both side (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,796 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,327 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,543 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link ball joint, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack Drumstick, (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link ball joint, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror Plastics, (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack Drumstick, (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise bad engine misfire,

Nearside Front Wheel arch trim needs attention loose,

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,651 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 52,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,901 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 41,901 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MA61 BUF is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 MA61 BUF, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MA61 BUF is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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