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VK51 HFM

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

180,248 mi
Last recorded180,248 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 180,248 miles

general underbody corrosion

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2017 180,170 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general underbody corrosion

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2016 175,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general under body light corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2016 175,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general under body light corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 167,291 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres wearing low on the edges

general under body light corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2015 167,291 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front and n/s rear tyres wearing low on the edges

general under body light corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2014 159,927 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 159,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 152,219 miles

general under body light corrosion front brake pads wearing low. o/s door check strap broken

Fail 9 Dec 2013 152,219 miles

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

general under body light corrosion front brake pads wearing low. o/s door check strap broken

Fail 11 Nov 2013 152,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

font pads wearing low o/s door check strap u/s

Pass 29 Oct 2012 144,279 miles

Both rear light units slight damage.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside of rear bumper damaged.

Wipers streak slightly and offside wiper arm linkage slight wear.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 144,277 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Both rear light units slight damage.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside of rear bumper damaged.

Wipers streak slightly and offside wiper arm linkage slight wear.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 137,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 137,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 129,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2010 129,165 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 120,365 miles

Both rear light lens' cracked.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Wipers smear slightly.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 120,365 miles

Both rear light lens' cracked.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

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

Wipers smear slightly.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 112,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 101,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wipers streak slightly.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 101,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wipers streak slightly.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 88,072 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 HFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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