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GL52 BGE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,014 mi
Last recorded125,014 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 BGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,014 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

oil leak from engine area

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2015 124,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 112,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,657 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 106,657 miles

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

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 Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,962 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 100,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,582 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front antiroll bar gaiters deteriated

Fail 8 Dec 2011 95,582 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front antiroll bar gaiters deteriated

Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 90,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,230 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 82,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,262 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 71,262 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,879 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 47,936 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 47,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 37,090 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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GL52 BGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GL52 BGE, 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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GL52 BGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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