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NL02 XFE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,066 mi
Last recorded162,066 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 XFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 162,066 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced supension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 162,065 miles

Body component insecure bonnet wont shut properly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced supension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 158,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise rear valance corroded and slight corrosion throughout the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 158,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise rear valance corroded and slight corrosion throughout the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 155,540 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 155,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor - hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 154,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 154,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 144,841 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 135,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 126,716 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 115,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside upper windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,060 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 97,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Feb 2013 97,784 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,733 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,404 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,040 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,820 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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NL02 XFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL02 XFE, 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 NL02 XFE registered?

NL02 XFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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