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RE51 VAJ

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,639 mi
Last recorded142,639 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 VAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 142,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 142,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 129,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 129,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,445 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,324 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 96,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,173 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 89,026 miles

slight wear in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,900 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 84,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 80,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,966 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 69,251 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 69,251 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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RE51 VAJ 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 68.8%.

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 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 RE51 VAJ, 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 RE51 VAJ registered?

RE51 VAJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RE51 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 VAJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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