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VN51 DLX

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,557 mi
Last recorded181,557 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 DLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 181,557 miles

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

Nearside Front inner cv boot split.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak from engine.

Pass 12 May 2014 180,478 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 180,478 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 171,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 154,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 135,782 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

rear splencer heavily corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 135,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

rear splencer heavily corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 119,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 102,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 97,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 97,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,410 miles

front number plate in poor condition

o s f rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 6 Jan 2007 70,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn very close to limit on inside edge

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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VN51 DLX 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 69.2%.

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 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 VN51 DLX, 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 VN51 DLX registered?

VN51 DLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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