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GU02 MVA

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

78,025 mi
Last recorded78,025 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 MVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,025 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join and centre pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to test exhaust emissions

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust corroded near excessive

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust corroded near excessive

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,995 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lights have no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached offside front anti roll bar bracket missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join- previously repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 74,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearing excessive (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 74,226 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearing excessive (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 72,383 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES POOR. LENSES HAZED AND SCRATCHED.

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB/FRAME (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,374 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,374 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,900 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 67,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 65,169 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,169 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,847 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,067 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2009 42,518 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,297 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 36,297 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 31,170 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 31,170 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 26,492 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 26,484 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GU02 MVA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GU02 MVA, 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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GU02 MVA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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