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MV51 BBX

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,185 mi
Last recorded50,185 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre cut on inner wall and cuts and splits to outer wall advise change

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on edges advise

Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,185 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear tyre cut on inner wall and cuts and splits to outer wall advise change

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on edges advise

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,371 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,687 miles

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)

coolant leaking from engine

n/sf tyre has a cut on outer wall

n/sr tyre cut and splitting on both walls

Fail 25 Sep 2008 43,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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)

coolant leaking from engine

n/sf tyre has a cut on outer wall

n/sr tyre cut and splitting on both walls

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,120 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls.

N/sr tyre has splits on outer wall.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,048 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 BBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MV51 BBX, 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 BBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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