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VN51 EFB

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,370 mi
Last recorded94,370 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,370 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 94,368 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 89,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster do not work (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,138 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 70,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,789 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,969 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,969 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,614 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 28,819 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 28,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 21,388 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 21,388 miles

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

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

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 EFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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