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VU51 LEJ

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,495 mi
Last recorded107,495 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 LEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,495 miles

general body corrosion

oil leak

rear no.plate deteriation

Fail 26 Jan 2015 107,495 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

general body corrosion

oil leak

rear no.plate deteriation

Pass 16 Nov 2013 95,660 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,156 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 89,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,566 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,384 miles

No tow ball fitted,

Oil leak

Too much oil in engine.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 76,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Air filter housing top loose, reclipped.

No tow ball fitted,

Oil leak

Too much oil in engine.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,762 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 75,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,685 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 67,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,503 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 62,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 52,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,245 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 43,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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VU51 LEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VU51 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 LEJ registered?

VU51 LEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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