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NV52 UTG

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,041 mi
Last recorded163,041 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 UTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 163,041 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 163,036 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 160,183 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

wipers not parking

Fail 28 Jan 2016 160,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

wipers not parking

Pass 10 Feb 2015 158,039 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP WEARING

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

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

O/S/REAR SHOCKER DUST COVER COME AWAY

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 158,039 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP WEARING

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

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

O/S/REAR SHOCKER DUST COVER COME AWAY

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 154,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 140,419 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 140,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 126,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

front brakes worn out

Pass 8 Feb 2011 120,419 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 120,419 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 115,080 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 115,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front flexi ferrules corroded

n/s drumstick end worn

rear tyres worn (175/70t14)

service light on

timing belt history?

Pass 28 Jan 2009 107,677 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 107,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 89,803 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 89,793 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,760 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 56,698 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 56,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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NV52 UTG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NV52 UTG, 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 NV52 UTG registered?

NV52 UTG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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