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ET02 HXO

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,678 mi
Last recorded112,678 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 HXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,678 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 112,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 111,510 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 111,509 miles

Ball joint has excessive play nearside front lower (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 96,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2012 96,350 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

noise when rotating offside rear wheel

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,417 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underbody shield fitted at time of test

wipers worn

Fail 6 Oct 2011 94,417 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

underbody shield fitted at time of test

wipers worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 91,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 91,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,629 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight travel in footbrake

Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight travel in footbrake

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,319 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 80,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 72,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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ET02 HXO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ET02 HXO, 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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ET02 HXO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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