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HY52 BWC

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,009 mi
Last recorded162,009 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 BWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 162,009 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 162,009 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 159,892 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 152,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 141,577 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 141,572 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads low and discs worn

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2009 133,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 121,806 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 97,478 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 97,478 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 70,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 70,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 41,693 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 41,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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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HY52 BWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY52 BWC, 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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HY52 BWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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