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LW02 PUH

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,795 mi
Last recorded151,795 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 PUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 151,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 151,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape inner (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml illuminated

Fail 13 Apr 2017 151,612 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape inner (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml illuminated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 140,237 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 136,991 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 126,322 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 126,321 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 112,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

windscren craked outside zones a&b

Pass 9 Feb 2013 112,188 miles

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

windscren craked outside zones a&b

Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,244 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 88,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 80,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,985 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,921 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 58,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,760 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,656 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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LW02 PUH is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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