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MA02 RCX

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,237 mi
Last recorded97,237 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 RCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 97,237 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

driver seat has a rip

Fail 18 May 2015 97,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

driver seat has a rip

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,047 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 90,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 77,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,067 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,280 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 66,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,561 miles

n/s front tyre near low limit

n/sfront and rear wheels slight damage onrim

Fail 4 Feb 2010 61,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre near low limit

n/sfront and rear wheels slight damage onrim

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,002 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,364 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 51,364 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,115 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,874 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 35,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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MA02 RCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MA02 RCX, 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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MA02 RCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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