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HX52 XVG

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,187 mi
Last recorded179,187 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 XVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 179,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 179,187 miles

Emissions not tested TOO SMOKEY (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH LENSES CLOUDED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' AIR FRESHENER ON MIRROR (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 171,930 miles

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front 175/65 x 14 tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake readings fluctuating

Slight play nearside track rod end

Fail 8 Oct 2016 171,930 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both, lenses clouded (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front 175/65 x 14 tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake readings fluctuating

Slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,277 miles

All tyres worn inner edges

Both headlamp lenses clouded. Poor beam patterns

Front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 145,511 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 129,820 miles

Both front lower swivel joint dust covers incorrectly fitted

Evidence of slight fuel weep at filler neck, probably during filling.

Nearside front droplink upper dust cover incorrectly fitted

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2013 129,820 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both front lower swivel joint dust covers incorrectly fitted

Evidence of slight fuel weep at filler neck, probably during filling.

Front brake pads wearing unevenly

Nearside front droplink upper dust cover incorrectly fitted

Nearside headflamp poor beam pattern (Lenses clouded)

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2012 114,751 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2012 114,751 miles

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

spare wheel strap broken

Fail 18 Oct 2012 114,538 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

175/65 x 14 Offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 102,588 miles

Rear silencer poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2011 102,586 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,850 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 84,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,552 miles

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

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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HX52 XVG 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 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HX52 XVG, 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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HX52 XVG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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