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RF51 GNU

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,073 mi
Last recorded132,073 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 132,073 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 121,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wheel covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 121,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wheel covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 120,999 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,008 miles

EML spanner light constantly illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight misting of fuel arround fuel tank

Fail 15 Nov 2013 109,572 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 104,298 miles

Both front tyres are bald on inner edge

Mild diesel leak

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 104,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres are bald on inner edge

Drivers wiperblade split

Mild diesel leak

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,349 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 97,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,501 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,501 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,292 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Long handbrake travel

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,409 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2007 70,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 51,064 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edges.

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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RF51 GNU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF51 GNU, 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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RF51 GNU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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