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Y108 TSU

2001 Opel Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

191,990 mi
Last recorded191,990 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Combo89,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 TSU
MakeOpel
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 191,990 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s/f pre-tensioner flag operated

vehicle corrosion close to excessive

Pass 29 May 2014 189,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

body and underside corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

welding not fully checked due to paint cover

Fail 27 May 2014 189,704 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body and underside corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 187,601 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork and underside corroded

repairs on sill not fully checked due to paint coverage

Pass 6 Jun 2013 187,601 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork and underside corroded

repairs on sill not fully checked due to paint coverage

Fail 17 May 2013 187,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

vehicle bodywork and underside corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 185,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 185,279 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body showing signs of corrosion

clutch on its way out

Pass 3 May 2011 182,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s wiper arm worn

rest of exhaust sytem in poor corroded condition

Fail 20 Apr 2011 182,701 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s wiper arm worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rest of exhaust sytem in poor corroded condition

Fail 26 Apr 2010 179,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 179,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 174,789 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 174,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 170,091 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 165,841 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 165,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2007 165,836 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 146,987 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 146,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Opel Combo?

Based on 1,283 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
6,076
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 55
Registration plate lamp not working 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Registration plate lamp not working 42
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Y108 TSU is a 2001 Opel Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

Across all 2001 Opel Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 89,805 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 Opel Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y108 TSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y108 TSU is a 2001 Opel Combo, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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