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PY52 HWA

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 HWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 132,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 124,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 118,618 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 118,618 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,849 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 91,095 miles

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,390 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,863 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,958 miles

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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PY52 HWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PY52 HWA, 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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PY52 HWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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