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RV51 HRW

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,934 mi
Last recorded119,934 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 HRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 119,934 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,923 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,562 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 117,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex hose (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 112,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex hose (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 109,997 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 109,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 107,610 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,608 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 104,946 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 104,945 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,020 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 100,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,878 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 98,670 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 96,724 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 95,071 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,290 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 76,265 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 76,265 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RV51 HRW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RV51 HRW, 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 RV51 HRW registered?

RV51 HRW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is RV51 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 HRW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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