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RK52 DFU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,823 mi
Last recorded158,823 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 DFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 158,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 158,801 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 154,696 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 154,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 149,202 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 149,190 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 139,594 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 139,531 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak at pump (7.2.3)

coil spring broken nearside rear spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both centre mount worn (6.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight play in both front linkage ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,025 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,672 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 107,688 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

holed in centre of rear floor

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 97,105 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 90,858 miles

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

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

corrosion on underside

rear exhaust box

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,858 miles

corrosion on underside

rear exhaust box

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 21 Jul 2011 118,815 miles

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

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

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

rear exhast corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 106,823 miles

Oil leak

anti slip rubber missing of clutch pedal

offside rear coil spring rusted

slight wear in both rack arms

Fail 8 Dec 2009 106,818 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

anti slip rubber missing of clutch pedal

offside rear coil spring rusted

slight wear in both rack arms

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,745 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 86,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,805 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 67,805 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel rim dented

slight play in offside front droplink

strongly advised rear drums are warped quite badly.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 52,590 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 52,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,942 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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RK52 DFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RK52 DFU, 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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RK52 DFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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