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CU52 RTO

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,169 mi
Last recorded189,169 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 RTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 189,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 182,110 miles

bad oil leak around engine

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 182,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

bad oil leak around engine

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

engine oil level below (min) topped up for smoke test)

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

no fluid from screen washers (topped up with water for test)

Pass 24 Apr 2019 175,188 miles

front reg plate damaged + deteriorated

o/s windscreen cracked at top corner

Fail 24 Apr 2019 175,186 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery loose in rear of vehicle

engine oil level below (min) (TOPPED UP FOR SMOKE TEST)

front reg plate damaged + deteriorated

o/s windscreen cracked at top corner

Pass 20 Sep 2018 153,165 miles

bad oil leak under engine area

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

drivers door check strap broken

wear in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 20 Sep 2018 153,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bad oil leak under engine area

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

drivers door check strap broken

o/s light aim too low (adjusted)

wear in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Jan 2018 137,854 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 3 Jan 2017 136,056 miles

accident damage to front bumper

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

excess oil leak under engine area

rear tyres bald inner tread + worn close to limit

Fail 3 Jan 2017 136,054 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control rough + excess play at steering wheel (2.1.1)

excess oil leak under engine area

front indicators bulbs faded

n/s repeater insecure in wing

accident damage to front bumper

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear tyres bald inner tread + worn close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,536 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Feb 2016 129,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak needs attention

gear box oil leak needs attention

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 29 Jan 2015 120,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak needs attention

gear box oil leak needs attention

o/s/f anti roll bar end link bushes split

play in n/s/f rack arm

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2014 112,517 miles

exhaust condition

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,782 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,089 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,755 miles

battery loose

oil leak

pads and discs condition

Fail 28 Jan 2011 83,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

battery loose

oil leak

pads and discs condition

Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,476 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rack arms slight play

front brake discs condition

front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 28 Jan 2010 73,476 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rack arms slight play

front brake discs condition

front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2008 64,176 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,605 miles

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,763 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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CU52 RTO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU52 RTO, 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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CU52 RTO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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