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LW02 OFU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

226,297 mi
Last recorded226,297 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 OFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 226,297 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 226,297 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BOTH SIDES (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 217,683 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

malfunction warning light on

suspect noise through steering

Fail 13 Aug 2016 217,683 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

malfunction warning light on

suspect noise through steering

Fail 10 Aug 2016 217,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery partially insecure unlikely to move from vertical position

Excessive 'knock' from steering suspect offside inner rack joint but advise further inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front (4.2.A.1a)

Spare wheel carrier not fully tight

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 207,690 miles

Oil leak.

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

battery warning light on.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 207,690 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure main bean bulb (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up. (8.2.3)

Oil leak.

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

battery warning light on.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 198,402 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 198,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 191,487 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 191,487 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 181,791 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 181,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 172,236 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 172,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 155,945 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 155,945 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 147,663 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 119,887 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 119,887 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 95,903 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 83,652 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 83,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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LW02 OFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LW02 OFU, 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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LW02 OFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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