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EF02 CVM

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,690 mi
Last recorded161,690 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 CVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2016 161,690 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lower (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Lots of play in both inner track rod ends

Offside front plus nearside rear tyres worn close to designed wear limit

Spare wheel carrier loose

Unable to check steering joints properly due to play in inner track rod ends

Pass 2 Oct 2015 146,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 140,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 134,051 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 134,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 127,927 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 120,598 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 120,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 114,147 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 114,136 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 104,718 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 104,718 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,983 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 87,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,503 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,092 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 78,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CVM, 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 CVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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