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HJ52 DTU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,627 mi
Last recorded80,627 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 DTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,627 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2018 80,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,452 miles

both front lower rear arm bushes worn

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 63,452 miles

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front lower rear arm bushes worn

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,761 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,110 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 56,107 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,172 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,170 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear silencer outer skin rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,170 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,606 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,891 miles

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

o/s handbrake down a bit

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,329 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 29,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,388 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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HJ52 DTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ52 DTU, 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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HJ52 DTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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