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Y517 HWU

2001 Opel Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,025 mi
Last recorded89,025 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Opel Combo89,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 HWU
MakeOpel
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 89,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 78,509 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 78,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2006

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006
Pass 18 Aug 2005 61,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y517 HWU is a 2001 Opel Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y517 HWU, 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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What year was Y517 HWU registered?

Y517 HWU is a 2001 Opel Combo, first registered on 22 August 2001.

Is Y517 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 HWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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