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RE52 UJW

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

319,733 mi
Last recorded319,733 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 UJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 319,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 319,732 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 301,738 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 301,738 miles

Rear Braking system leaking os and ns wheel cylinders (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 298,537 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.2.C.1c)

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

nsf tyre is on the 1.6mm limit and the wheel rim is damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2016 298,537 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too high os and ns (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf tyre is on the 1.6mm limit and the wheel rim is damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2015 281,761 miles

windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 1 Feb 2013 253,177 miles

EML on

both door mirrors in poor condition

both rear tyres on legal limit

some play in steering rack

windscreen cracked outside wiper sweep

Pass 2 Feb 2012 223,724 miles

EML on

both door mirrors poor (tapped up)

some play in steering rack

windscreen chipped n/s

windscreen cracked o/s outside wiper sweep

Fail 31 Jan 2012 223,434 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML on

both door mirrors poor (tapped up)

some play in steering rack

windscreen chipped n/s

windscreen cracked o/s outside wiper sweep

Pass 4 Feb 2011 197,303 miles

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

both door mirrors poor condition

o/s front cv joint suspect

windscreen chipped and small crack

Fail 1 Feb 2011 197,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both door mirrors poor condition

brake discs worn

o/s front cv joint suspect

windscreen chipped and small crack

Pass 3 Feb 2010 172,721 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s rear tyre on limit

spare wheel carrier in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2010 172,721 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s rear tyre on limit

spare wheel carrier in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2009 143,878 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 143,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 108,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f anti roll bat linkage dust cove spit

Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,730 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 81,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,297 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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RE52 UJW is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RE52 UJW, 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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RE52 UJW is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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