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OY51 MHV

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,198 mi
Last recorded110,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 MHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2017 110,198 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack appears very damp (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items removed (8.3.1e)

battery secured with bungee cord

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,784 miles

both rear tyres wearing low close to limit and age cracking

dampness around p.a.s rack

front anti-roll bar corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Dec 2015 105,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack across swept area (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on outer edge, plus age related cracks 2009 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, plus age related cracks 2009 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack is too damp to source leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 98,469 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 98,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,798 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 84,798 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,893 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,762 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 63,762 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery terminal damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,707 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,189 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,760 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,615 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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OY51 MHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY51 MHV, 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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OY51 MHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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