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MV52 OLH

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

161,317 mi
Last recorded161,317 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 OLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 161,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 161,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2016 121,997 miles

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

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

coolant expansion bottle empty

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 May 2016 121,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant expansion bottle empty

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 May 2016 121,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant expansion bottle empty

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 May 2015 115,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 115,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 101,301 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Brakes should be inspected with wheels removed

NSR brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Suspect front wheels badly mis-aligned

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

Fail 15 May 2014 101,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Brakes should be inspected with wheels removed

NSR brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Suspect front wheels badly mis-aligned

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

Pass 15 May 2013 89,006 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 89,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 272,200 miles

both headlamp lenses deterioating

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

front/centre pipe corroding and deterioating

n/s rear shocker damp

Pass 20 Jul 2010 264,639 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 264,630 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 218,921 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 218,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 158,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 158,476 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 94,938 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 69,971 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 69,971 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 69,560 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 69,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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MV52 OLH is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc 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 MV52 OLH, 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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MV52 OLH is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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