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BV02 VHB

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,419 mi
Last recorded190,419 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 190,419 miles

Battery loose

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake lower than nearside effort

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 190,419 miles

Battery loose

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake lower than nearside effort

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 170,421 miles

body damage to n/s

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2015 170,421 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

body damage to n/s

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 149,975 miles

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 14 Mar 2013 125,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to o/s door mirror

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges close to limmit

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear hand brake effort lower in comparison to n/s

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion [slight blow]

Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,634 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 106,634 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,494 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,494 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 93,612 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 88,672 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 88,672 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,107 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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BV02 VHB is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV02 VHB, 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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BV02 VHB is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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