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VK51 HCL

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,306 mi
Last recorded108,306 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2015 108,306 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure clamp loose on shaft (2.1.5)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort brake grabbing (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2014 103,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre walls cracking slightly

fuel leak rear of engine

Fail 31 Oct 2014 103,085 miles

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

fuel leak rear of engine

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre walls cracking slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2013 97,815 miles

slight diesel leak rear of engine

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,382 miles

engine oil leaks

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

n/s front mud wing panel loose

o/s front mud wing missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,265 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag lamp illuminated

drivers door check strap insecure

oil leak

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

small crack in front screen by mirror

temperature gauge not working

Fail 29 Oct 2010 83,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag lamp illuminated

drivers door check strap insecure

oil leak

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

small crack in front screen by mirror

temperature gauge not working

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 73,351 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 73,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 68,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,498 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 57,947 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 HCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HCL, 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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VK51 HCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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