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Vauxhall Combo

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,686 cc

V711 ELCMOT history

V711 ELC is a blue diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2022
Mileage
155,258 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V711 ELC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Combo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V711 ELC was last recorded at 155,258 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 4,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,538 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,720 miles
Average per year
4,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,258 miles
  • 2021 – 150,538 miles
  • 2020 – 145,226 miles
  • 2019 – 143,180 miles
  • 2018 – 138,593 miles
  • 2017 – 133,237 miles
  • 2016 – 128,140 miles
  • 2015 – 122,395 miles
  • 2014 – 118,053 miles
  • 2013 – 112,035 miles
  • 2012 – 106,343 miles
  • 2011 – 101,235 miles
  • 2010 – 97,048 miles
  • 2009 – 90,005 miles
  • 2008 – 84,974 miles
  • 2007 – 81,974 miles
  • 2006 – 75,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,258 miles
  • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch/quater all corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch/quater all corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil corroded through at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,258 miles (+4,720)2 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,258 miles
    Test number
    831934134145
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch/quater all corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch/quater all corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil corroded through at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass150,538 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,538 miles
    Test number
    808762319437
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail150,538 miles (+5,312)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,538 miles
    Test number
    788597538187
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass145,226 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,226 miles
    Test number
    123740310296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,225 miles (+2,045)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,225 miles
    Test number
    810171168597
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front, behind Flexi, holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear & Centre of Sill, corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  6. Pass143,180 miles (+28)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,180 miles
    Test number
    700001382344
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm inner mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner arches corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth sills/step sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various places on the underside,but not yet excessive
    • AdvisoryFoot brake low
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp,but not visably leaking
  7. Fail143,152 miles (+4,559)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,152 miles
    Test number
    855060543325
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired arm seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear,rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear centre section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at antiroll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member/apron (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm inner mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner arches corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth sills/step sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various places on the underside,but not yet excessive
    • AdvisoryFoot brake low
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp,but not visably leaking
  8. Pass138,593 miles (+87)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,593 miles
    Test number
    799635045646
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner arches corroded
  9. Fail138,506 miles (+5,269)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,506 miles
    Test number
    575193956239
    • MajorBody panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner arches corroded
  10. Pass133,237 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,237 miles
    Test number
    739002070703
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes at the load valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySmall hole in the o/s/f headlamp
  11. Fail133,215 miles (+5,075)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,215 miles
    Test number
    949672744419
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken(corroded) (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes at the load valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySmall hole in the o/s/f headlamp
  12. Pass128,140 miles (+44)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,140 miles
    Test number
    241118644243
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears on the axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre part miss shaped and close to the legal limits
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on the edges
    • AdvisorySmall hole o/s/f headlamp
  13. Fail128,096 miles (+5,701)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,096 miles
    Test number
    894570384268
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears on the axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre part miss shaped and close to the legal limits
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on the edges
    • AdvisorySmall hole o/s/f headlamp
  14. Pass122,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,395 miles
    Test number
    203989205828
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust poor
    • AdvisorySlight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing
  15. Fail122,395 miles (+4,342)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,395 miles
    Test number
    416147882685
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm part miss shaped (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust poor
    • AdvisorySlight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing
  16. Pass118,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,053 miles
    Test number
    387340584257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Fail118,053 miles (+6,018)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,053 miles
    Test number
    586179474254
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  18. Pass112,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    427056873235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,035 miles (+5,692)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    517446173251
    • FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear sill corroded
  20. Pass106,343 miles (+5,108)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,343 miles
    Test number
    309887972236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs scored
  21. Pass101,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,235 miles
    Test number
    678979561286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,235 miles (+4,187)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,235 miles
    Test number
    217666161271
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs scored
  23. Pass97,048 miles (+7,043)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,048 miles
    Test number
    572978170260
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass90,005 miles (+5,031)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,005 miles
    Test number
    643864269226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Pass84,974 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,974 miles
    Test number
    921263368293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  26. Pass81,974 miles (+6,298)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    281605577274
    • NoteClutch biting point low adjusted
    • NoteSmall amount of noise from n/s/r wheel bearing
  27. Pass75,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    75,676 miles
    Test number
    133915686251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V711 ELC

Does V711 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V711 ELC expired on 11 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V711 ELC?
The MOT on V711 ELC expired on 11 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V711 ELC done?
V711 ELC was recorded at 155,258 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 4,986 miles a year.
Has V711 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V711 ELC has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V711 ELC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V711 ELC find?
V711 ELC failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire; offside front seat belt webbing significantly weakened; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 14 more.

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