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PY51 FDM

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,309 mi
Last recorded115,309 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 FDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 115,309 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 104,758 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 104,758 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,495 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 97,495 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,446 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 90,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,083 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake increase/decrease close to limit

Fail 21 Aug 2009 72,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak(sump)

rear brake increase/decrease close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,923 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,049 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

near side and off side wiper blade plastic clips becoming worn

near side door handle damaged

rear bumper cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,917 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 44,917 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door handle broken

slight wear on drivers seatbelt

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,789 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 37,789 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nails in both rear tyres

o/s/r tyre on 2mm limit 1.6mm

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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PY51 FDM is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY51 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY51 FDM registered?

PY51 FDM is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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