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VK51 HCY

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,298 mi
Last recorded53,298 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,542 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,950 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

headlamp bracket broken but headlamp still secure.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,839 miles

Oil leak

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

pay in nearside front steering arm

Fail 7 Nov 2013 48,781 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,421 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,708 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 22,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 2,629 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 HCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VK51 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

VK51 HCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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The MOT history for VK51 HCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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