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PN51 DPE

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,558 mi
Last recorded102,558 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 DPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,558 miles

small cracks in o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2014 102,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

small cracks in o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,272 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,395 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,724 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 55,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,357 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 33,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,926 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,913 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 29,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 22,449 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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PN51 DPE 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 60%.

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 PN51 DPE, 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 PN51 DPE registered?

PN51 DPE is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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