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BT51 WML

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,723 mi
Last recorded104,723 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 WML
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,723 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering lock removed, Krooklok type device supplied

Fail 15 Sep 2015 104,723 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,258 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

ns sill damaged

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 26 Aug 2014 103,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

ns sill damaged

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,210 miles

both front wiper rubbers ends small splits

both rear tyres worn raised tread areas and sidewalls cracking

dents to nearside body panels

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre nail on edge of tread (puncture)

offside rear indicator bulb fading

repair to nearside rear light lens

rust ocurring both rear chassis rails by coil springs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 27 Aug 2013 100,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

bit of run out nearside front footbrake

both front wiper rubbers ends small splits

both rear tyres worn raised tread areas and sidewalls cracking

dents to nearside body panels

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre nail on edge of tread (puncture)

offside rear indicator bulb fading

repair to nearside rear light lens

rust ocurring both rear chassis rails by coli springs

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,152 miles

Front pads and dics worn

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

Nearside rear spring seat rusty

Nearside sill dented

Nearside wiper split

PAS slightly heavy in one direction

Rear brake pipes painted

Slight freeplay to steering system

Fail 22 Aug 2012 95,008 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front pads and dics worn

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

Nearside rear spring seat rusty

Nearside sill dented

Nearside wiper split

Offside rear brake pipe rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wear to rack??

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,552 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

bit of wear in both steering rack balljoints

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroding

clutch pedal rubber missing

dents to nearside body panels

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

nearside rear light lens repaired

offside rear indicator bulb fading

offside rear light lens cracked

rear exhaust box slight blow

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

bit of wear in both steering rack balljoints

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroding

clutch pedal rubber missing

dents to nearside body panels

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

nearside rear light lens repaired

offside rear indicator bulb fading

offside rear light lens cracked

rear exhaust box slight blow

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 20 Aug 2010 83,926 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading

brake pipe to nearside rear brake flexi corroding

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front outer brake pad wearing low

offside rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust box rusty and slight exhaust blow

rust starting offside rear chassis area

some play in steering rack

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 20 Aug 2010 83,926 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear indicator bulbs fading

brake pipe to nearside rear brake flexi corroding

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front outer brake pad wearing low

offside rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust box rusty and slight exhaust blow

rust starting offside rear chassis area

some play in steering rack

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,800 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,171 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading

front brake pads wearing low

parts of exhaust system rusting

bit of play in steering rack

bit of wear to front brake discs

rear exhaust box rusty and slighty blowing

small cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

bit of play in steering rack

bit of wear to front brake discs

both rear indicator bulbs fading

front brake pads wearing low

parts of exhaust system rusting

rear exhaust box rusty and slighty blowing

small cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,147 miles

bit of play in steering rack

offside front inner brake pad about 2/3 worn

parts of exhaust system rusty

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Fail 24 Aug 2007 71,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front inner brake pad about 2/3 worn

parts of exhaust system rusty

some play in steering rack

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 13 Dec 2005 65,000 miles

offside rear tyre at min limits

slight variation both front brake readings steady pressure maintained

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2005 65,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BT51 WML is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BT51 WML, 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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BT51 WML is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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