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DS51 DVF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,620 mi
Last recorded99,620 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,620 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

different sized front & rear tyres

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight mark on screen

Pass 17 Nov 2012 96,046 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 23 Sep 2011

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011
Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,591 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 82,591 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,080 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Jul 2009 70,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,035 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 63,035 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,277 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 55,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,645 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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DS51 DVF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS51 DVF, 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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What year was DS51 DVF registered?

DS51 DVF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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