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GU02 UPB

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,330 mi
Last recorded78,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 UPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smooth on inner edge and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror unit damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 78,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smooth on inner edge and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror unit damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension cup worn slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern neads headlight clean. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre on inner shoulder non repairable. ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension cup worn slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,972 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,274 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak gear box ()

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,497 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,591 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,281 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,902 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,036 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,352 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 45,352 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,534 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 42,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,954 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 35,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,676 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 30,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,568 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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GU02 UPB is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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