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OY51 OVL

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,138 mi
Last recorded150,138 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 150,138 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front door check broken .

Fail 20 Sep 2016 150,118 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed . (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front door check broken .

Pass 24 Jun 2015 143,762 miles

d/s and p/s lower .rear corners of door step slightly corroded .

d/s door check broken

Fail 22 Jun 2015 143,712 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

d/s and p/s lower .rear corners of door step slightly corroded .

d/s door check broken

Pass 1 May 2014 135,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

d/s door check snapped off .

spare wheel missing from carrier .

Fail 28 Apr 2014 135,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

d/s door check snapped off .

spare wheel missing from carrier .

Pass 22 Apr 2013 128,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

d/s door check -- incomplete .

rear cross member , d/s and p/s slightly corroded in perscribed areas.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 128,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

d/s door check -- incomplete .

rear cross member , d/s and p/s slightly corroded in perscribed areas.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 125,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

new screen and wipers fitted.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 125,240 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 120,732 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

power steering belt slightly loose

Fail 2 Feb 2011 120,712 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

needed 2 litres of engine oil .

power steering belt slightly loose

Pass 1 Feb 2010 112,158 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 95,412 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 95,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 85,648 miles

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

spare flat

Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 80,352 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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OY51 OVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OY51 OVL, 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 OVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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