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SV61 LJZ

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,580 mi
Last recorded120,580 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 LJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 120,580 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 120,580 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective discoloured affecting head light image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main isolator bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner arch at rear suspension mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main isolator bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner arch at rear suspension mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal/flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 117,891 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body component insecure wing trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal/flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,759 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 107,755 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,460 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 103,458 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing bolt broken in half (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,167 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 103,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal / flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal / flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 102,592 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2019 102,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 96,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,409 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,265 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,666 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front HEADLAMP AIM NOT TESTED

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,110 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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SV61 LJZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 SV61 LJZ, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SV61 LJZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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