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MV51 AKZ

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,425 mi
Last recorded103,425 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 AKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,425 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 103,425 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,370 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 94,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 87,039 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,110 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 May 2010 81,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 76,646 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 68,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 68,385 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,288 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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MV51 AKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV51 AKZ, 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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MV51 AKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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