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DS51 DVR

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,804 mi
Last recorded178,804 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 178,804 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded/beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner side close to cords

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 May 2017 178,782 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort none (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float at top (2.1.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded/beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2016 173,717 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 173,715 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 164,787 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2015 164,786 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 153,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r parking brake has lower reading

Pass 3 Jun 2013 149,071 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 145,833 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 145,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 138,985 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 138,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs thin

Pass 17 Jan 2011 122,895 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 122,804 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 108,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 94,192 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,336 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 79,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,526 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 68,526 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DS51 DVR is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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