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DE02 BFA

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,379 mi
Last recorded155,379 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 155,379 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leek

slight wear in n/s/f bottom arm front bush

Fail 21 Jan 2017 155,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leek

slight wear in n/s/f bottom arm front bush

Pass 12 Nov 2015 147,867 miles

Nearside Front steering rack twisted

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine control unit insecure

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 147,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front steering rack twisted

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine control unit insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 135,197 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 135,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,757 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 96,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,071 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,018 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 55,018 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,798 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 48,786 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,794 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 28,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 22,291 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DE02 BFA 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 65%.

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 DE02 BFA, 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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DE02 BFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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