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VN51 DVY

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,709 mi
Last recorded139,709 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 139,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 14 Feb 2012

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sump corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 135,455 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 135,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 134,801 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 134,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 10 Nov 2008 117,112 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 96,854 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 96,852 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 73,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,157 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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VN51 DVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VN51 DVY, 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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VN51 DVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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