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PL02 MGU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,929 mi
Last recorded101,929 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 MGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 101,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 101,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 98,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 153,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 142,673 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 142,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 142,667 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2006 116,992 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 116,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 85,015 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 85,015 miles

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

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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PL02 MGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PL02 MGU, 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 PL02 MGU registered?

PL02 MGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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The MOT history for PL02 MGU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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