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VU51 NHD

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,715 mi
Last recorded129,715 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 NHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 129,715 miles

front suspension arm bushes are starting to split

off side inner steering rack joint has slight play

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

steering is very light in one direction

Pass 13 Oct 2012 126,410 miles

engine has various oil leaks

front brake discs in poor condition

power steering is lighter one way than the other

rear metal brake pipes are starting to rust

Pass 8 Oct 2011 121,932 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 121,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs are worn and rusted on edges

near side track rod end has some play

Pass 18 Oct 2010 117,808 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 117,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 112,598 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 106,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 106,682 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 83,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 82,995 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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VU51 NHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU51 NHD, 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 VU51 NHD registered?

VU51 NHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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