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AR51 LGX

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,105 mi
Last recorded166,105 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 166,105 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

cooling pipe leaking coolant

Pass 21 Oct 2017 162,391 miles

Brakepipes corroded, front discs worn, x2 rear tyres approaching limit, play in rack, play in shocker top mounts

Fail 20 Oct 2017 162,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 156,630 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 156,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper staying on screen (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 151,037 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 151,037 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 143,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 138,383 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 126,473 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,101 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 113,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,793 miles

advise back box very poor

advise both rear brake pipes corroded

advise nearside front headlamp slightly loose

advise nearside rear valve to flexi corroded

advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 95,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise back box very poor

advise both rear brake pipes corroded

advise nearside front headlamp slightly loose

advise nearside rear valve to flexi corroded

advise rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play at offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,514 miles

slight play offside and nearside in rack

Fail 18 Apr 2008 73,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

slight play offside and nearside in rack

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,900 miles

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Fail 17 Apr 2007 54,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,020 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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AR51 LGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 AR51 LGX, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR51 LGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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