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MT51 LRU

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,410 mi
Last recorded112,410 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 LRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 112,410 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 112,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 107,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 96,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2011 96,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

engine light on

front number plate deteriating

Fail 7 Jan 2010 85,736 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

front number plate deteriating

Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,058 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 67,381 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 67,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 61,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,021 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,890 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005
Fail 27 Oct 2005 45,883 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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MT51 LRU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc 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 MT51 LRU, 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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MT51 LRU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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