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EX51 YPL

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,466 mi
Last recorded102,466 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,466 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 102,463 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear BRAKES NOISEY

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 100,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,035 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,035 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,684 miles

o/s/r brake reading low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,991 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,458 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,524 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 74,524 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 71,127 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 71,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,336 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 66,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,038 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 62,038 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,007 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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EX51 YPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EX51 YPL, 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 EX51 YPL registered?

EX51 YPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is EX51 YPL safe to buy?

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