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BG52 TLU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,115 mi
Last recorded155,115 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 TLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 155,115 miles

note-seatbelt pre tensioners deployed

Fail 19 Mar 2013 155,115 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

note-seatbelt pre tensioners deployed

Pass 12 Jan 2012 143,870 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 143,870 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 131,767 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 131,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2010 125,611 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 125,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2009 116,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 105,135 miles

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOOSE HANGING ON SAFETY ROPE

Pass 19 Feb 2007 92,879 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 92,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 61,864 miles

play found at both ends of steering rack

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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BG52 TLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG52 TLU, 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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What year was BG52 TLU registered?

BG52 TLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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