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PL51 FNY

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,931 mi
Last recorded164,931 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 FNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 164,931 miles

Both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front inner rack end slight play.

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

Offside front tyre valve slightly dteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 164,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front inner rack end slight play.

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

Offside front tyre valve slightly dteriorated.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 152,590 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

s/damegd to f/bumper

Pass 3 Jul 2013 144,395 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 144,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 130,279 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

under the car+shock absorber has been washed with petrol

Pass 20 Oct 2010 120,000 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 120,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 103,569 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 92,516 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 92,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 86,322 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 86,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spare missing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 77,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

washer pump inoperativ windsreen washer

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 FNY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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