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RA51 YYP

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,211 mi
Last recorded107,211 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 YYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 107,211 miles

Blow from rear exhaust box, corroded and in poor condition

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine management light on

Nearside headlamp mounts damaged

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Slight play in offside inner steering arm joint

Small split in nearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter

Fail 14 Dec 2012 107,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside headlamp mounts damaged

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Engine management light on

Blow from rear exhaust box, corroded and in poor condition

Brake pedal rubber worn

Slight play in offside inner steering arm joint

Small split in nearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter

Travel in handbrake

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,684 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres wearing low on tread

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

front suspension arm bushes and rear beam axle bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front lower anti roll bar link gaiter split

nearside rear lens damaged

offside front tyre perished/cracked but no cord exposed

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and perished/cracked

play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 Dec 2011 101,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres wearing low on tread

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

front suspension arm bushes and rear beam axle bushes slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel long

nearside front lower anti roll bar link gaiter split

nearside rear lens damaged

offside front tyre perished/cracked but no cord exposed

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and perished/cracked

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 71,846 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 71,846 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 65,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link lower joint dust cover split

Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,791 miles

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link lower joint dust cover split

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,883 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 61,883 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear brake very noisy in operation

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 22 Nov 2005 51,459 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 51,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RA51 YYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RA51 YYP, 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 RA51 YYP registered?

RA51 YYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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