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LX02 VEF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,512 mi
Last recorded143,512 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 VEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 143,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 143,512 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 134,732 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,732 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 122,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,580 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 116,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 105,402 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 86,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 81,350 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 81,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2006 81,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

cut in offside rear tyre side wall

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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LX02 VEF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX02 VEF, 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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What year was LX02 VEF registered?

LX02 VEF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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