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YR61 GMU

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 GMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on the o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate slight water/dirt ingress.

front wipers do not self park.

ignition key stuck in barrel at time of test.

tape applied to o/s wing mirror.

vehicle underside signs of heavy age related surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,616 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front lower sub frame heavily corroded on the o/s.

n/s/f shock light oil mist.

o/s/r hand brake cable outer case damaged.

rear reverse light not working.

slight exhaust blow front flexi.

small split o/s/f outer drive shaft boot.

tape applied to o/s wing mirror.

various metal brake and fuel lines showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 9 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front lower sub frame heavily corroded on the o/s.

n/s/f shock light oil mist.

o/s/r hand brake cable outer case damaged.

rear reverse light not working.

slight exhaust blow front flexi.

small split o/s/f outer drive shaft boot.

tape applied to o/s wing mirror.

various metal brake and fuel lines showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2022

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake outer casing corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge action required (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump very rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight noise from brakes under braking

Pass 4 Nov 2021

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 111,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre aged

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 111,941 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre aged

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot small crack in boot

Offside Front Rack boot slightly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 107,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,829 miles

font brake discs rusty lip.

front lower sub frame signs of corrosion.

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished within the tread.

o/s/f outer cv boot pin hole.

o/s/f shock oil mist.

o/s/f steering rack boot twisted up (advise replacement)

orange car/spanner light on dash.

various oil leaks.

Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,827 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

font brake discs rusty lip.

front lower sub frame signs of corrosion.

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished within the tread.

o/s/f outer cv boot pin hole.

o/s/f shock oil mist.

o/s/f steering rack boot twisted up (advise replacement)

orange car/spanner light on dash.

various oil leaks.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,152 miles

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

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,151 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge completely smooth

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

Rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge completely smooth

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

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,183 miles

Rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 5 Oct 2016 90,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,965 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Engine/gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Offside front steering arm has slight play in joint/rack

Fail 17 Sep 2015 84,965 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Engine/gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong way (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front steering arm has slight play in joint/rack

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,498 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 65,498 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YR61 GMU is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 YR61 GMU, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YR61 GMU is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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