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EF02 CVE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

135,533 mi
Last recorded135,533 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 CVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 135,533 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

bonnet release handle insecure

engine management light on

engine missfiring

Pass 3 Apr 2014 132,306 miles

rear doors do not open

Fail 2 Apr 2014 132,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light is on

rear doors do not open

Pass 8 Apr 2013 128,156 miles

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

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

advise engine oil leaks

engine management light on

Fail 8 Apr 2013 128,156 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

advise engine oil leaks

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 122,440 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 118,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 118,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 112,883 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 112,869 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Both Rear Indicator Bulbs Fading

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Damp

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Perishing (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Vehicle Burning Oil

Pass 1 Apr 2009 107,619 miles

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

adv engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,423 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 90,411 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 75,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking

front and rear number plates water damaged

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear shock damp

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 27 Mar 2007 75,190 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking

front and rear number plates water damaged

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear shock damp

Fail 29 Mar 2006 57,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,773 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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EF02 CVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EF02 CVE, 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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EF02 CVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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