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OE52 BXC

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,151 mi
Last recorded175,151 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 BXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 175,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 11 Feb 2015

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 154,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust box is rusty but not holed

Pass 12 Dec 2012 150,000 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 150,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 147,283 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 147,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 143,567 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 143,567 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 133,850 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 133,768 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 113,342 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2008 101,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 101,720 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 92,693 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 92,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,364 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 52,311 miles

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

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

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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OE52 BXC 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 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OE52 BXC, 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 OE52 BXC registered?

OE52 BXC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is OE52 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 BXC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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