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MV51 BDF

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,159 mi
Last recorded120,159 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 120,159 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section by seatbelt mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting strap corroded. (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section by seatbelt mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member around suspension mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both flexible pipes. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front and rear pipes slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,787 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 104,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,500 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point too floor . (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill next too seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point too floor . (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,280 miles

exhaust knocking

Fail 6 Aug 2014 76,279 miles

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

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

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

exhaust knocking

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,295 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 35,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,764 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 34,764 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 34,752 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,267 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,888 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 25,888 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,344 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 BDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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