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DG52 XFF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

186,189 mi
Last recorded186,189 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 XFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 186,189 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges and close to the legal limits

Fail 29 Jul 2015 186,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges and close to the legal limits

Fail 5 Mar 2015 186,143 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 167,836 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 167,836 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 147,688 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 147,688 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 139,264 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 139,264 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 131,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 131,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 123,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 123,329 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 120,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 100,023 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 100,023 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 78,926 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,527 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 63,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 44,003 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 44,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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DG52 XFF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DG52 XFF, 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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DG52 XFF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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