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FA02 OTT

2002 Opel Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Opel Combo111,630 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 OTT
MakeOpel
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023

Exhaust corroded

Hand brake lever is high

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 176,020 miles

Exhaust corroded

Hand brake high

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 176,000 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 175,920 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 175,772 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake both side (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 175,610 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 175,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 175,508 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 174,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 170,815 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 167,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 165,683 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 165,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

it appears to be nearside rear service brake and offside rear handbrake that needs attention

Pass 7 Dec 2010 151,848 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 141,160 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 140,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 127,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 113,775 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 113,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,935 miles

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

How Reliable is the Opel Combo?

Based on 1,283 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
6,076
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 55
Registration plate lamp not working 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Registration plate lamp not working 42
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FA02 OTT is a 2002 Opel Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Opel Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 111,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA02 OTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA02 OTT is a 2002 Opel Combo, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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