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MV51 BDE

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,041 mi
Last recorded83,041 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2010 83,041 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside seat movement

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,041 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside seat movement

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,032 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 73,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,481 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 58,481 miles

Centre Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,975 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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MV51 BDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BDE, 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 MV51 BDE registered?

MV51 BDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MV51 BDE safe to buy?

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