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PL02 YCO

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,893 mi
Last recorded179,893 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 YCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 179,893 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 179,728 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 175,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner wing corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 171,900 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all fuel filler pipe hoses are perished and require attention

front wheel alignment obviously incorrect

Fail 27 Jun 2017 171,899 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking filler neck/breather perished (7.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wheel alignment obviously incorrect

Pass 24 Jun 2016 166,707 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

battery loose

rear seats removed for retest

Fail 24 Jun 2016 166,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

battery loose

Pass 25 Jun 2015 160,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front windsceen is cracked offside front upper

offside front tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge

oil leak onto exhaust

Fail 17 Jun 2015 160,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front windsceen is cracked offside front upper

offside front tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge

oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2014 155,344 miles

osf winscreen cracked in zone a but not in line of vision

osr tyre sidewall showing light damage on outer sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2014 155,341 miles

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

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

osf winscreen cracked in zone a but not in line of vision

osr tyre sidewall showing light damage on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2013 149,522 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 149,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 144,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 138,071 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 134,537 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 130,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 128,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 116,764 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 92,951 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 92,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 YCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL02 YCO, 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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PL02 YCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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