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VE51 BWH

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,993 mi
Last recorded154,993 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 BWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 154,993 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 154,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2016 149,963 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Feb 2016 149,963 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Dec 2014 142,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2014 142,380 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2013 137,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2013 137,938 miles

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2012 131,334 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 131,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/front tyre auter wall has cut

Pass 15 Feb 2011 131,201 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2011 131,201 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2010 130,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 116,756 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 100,660 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,373 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 81,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 60,926 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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VE51 BWH is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VE51 BWH, 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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VE51 BWH is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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