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GJ52 VWL

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,785 mi
Last recorded146,785 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 146,785 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 136,890 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 136,890 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 121,997 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 121,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 116,527 miles

main beam light may be wrong colour

slight steering knock when shaken

Fail 8 Jan 2013 116,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

main beam light may be wrong colour

slight steering knock when shaken

Pass 10 Jan 2012 107,731 miles

front number plate in poor condition

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,232 miles

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

slight play in off side steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,232 miles

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

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

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2009 86,872 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 86,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,877 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 77,863 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,140 miles

rear flashers pale

Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,523 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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GJ52 VWL is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ52 VWL, 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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GJ52 VWL is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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