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OY51 XYB

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,971 mi
Last recorded137,971 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under battery tray (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

both front tyres worn low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 29 Jan 2014 122,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 30 Jan 2013 114,969 miles

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Pass 1 Dec 2011 106,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 106,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,538 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 91,187 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,336 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight brake in-balance 18%

slight mist of diesel from pump

Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,829 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 75,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 58,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 48,753 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 XYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XYB, 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 OY51 XYB registered?

OY51 XYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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