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VK51 HBB

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,779 mi
Last recorded105,779 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 HBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,779 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 105,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,391 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,230 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 99,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,300 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,958 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,100 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2011 86,100 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,053 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,549 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 81,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,034 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 75,034 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 67,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 67,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,987 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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VK51 HBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VK51 HBB, 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 VK51 HBB registered?

VK51 HBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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