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PL51 FMK

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

162,654 mi
Last recorded162,654 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 FMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 162,654 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight crack gearbox mounting

Fail 21 Oct 2016 162,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight crack gearbox mounting

Pass 27 Oct 2015 157,286 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

cv joints slightly worn

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

slight cracking alternator belt

Fail 21 Oct 2015 157,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing close to legal tread depth limit of 1.6mm

clutch pedal rubber missing

cv joints slightly worn

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

slight cracking alternator belt

slight restricted movement offside rear brake

wiperblades slightly split

Pass 22 Oct 2014 152,532 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

noisey cv joint

temp repair os mirror

Fail 21 Oct 2014 152,532 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

noisey cv joint

temp repair os mirror

Pass 29 Oct 2013 149,056 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery terminal hot

drivers door stay broken

nearside inner rack end has slight wear/movement

slight damage roadwheels/clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 149,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery terminal hot

drivers door stay broken

nearside inner rack end has slight wear/movement

nearside rear brake slightly binding/slight damage roadwheels

Pass 15 Mar 2012 147,664 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 7 Mar 2012 147,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Mar 2011 144,946 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2011 144,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 136,422 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front reg plate slightly deterioated

light scratches to windscreen zones a + b

nsf anti roll bar link upper dust cover split

slightly poor pattern os headlamp

Fail 26 Nov 2009 136,422 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front reg plate slightly deterioated

light scratches to windscreen zones a + b

nsf anti roll bar link upper dust cover split

slightly poor pattern os headlamp

Pass 3 Nov 2008 129,638 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise front pads bit down

front plate poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2007 125,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 125,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 93,765 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 93,737 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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PL51 FMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PL51 FMK, 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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PL51 FMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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