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SM51 AEK

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,443 mi
Last recorded109,443 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 AEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 109,430 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,191 miles

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear light lenses cracked

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on inside,also wearing very unevenly

slight fluctuation from both rear brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,834 miles

N/S/F TYRE WALL DETERIOATED

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,522 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,796 miles

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

O/S/R LIGHT UNIT BROKEN

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,930 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 53,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,660 miles

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

O/S/R LAMP CRACKED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 49,660 miles

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

O/S/R LAMP CRACKED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,815 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,514 miles

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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SM51 AEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SM51 AEK, 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 SM51 AEK registered?

SM51 AEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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