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RO02 UWS

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,395 mi
Last recorded137,395 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 UWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 137,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre, tread depth low on inner edge, also small cut in tread area ( no cords exposed)

Offside Front tyre, tread depth smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth slightly low on inner edge.

Rear o/s & n/s inner cills under vehicle, adjacent to suspension mounts, thinned by corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2021 137,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre, tread depth low on inner edge, also small cut in tread area ( no cords exposed)

Offside Front tyre, tread depth smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth slightly low on inner edge.

Rear o/s & n/s inner cills under vehicle, adjacent to suspension mounts, thinned by corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2020 133,822 miles

Nearside Mirror has a temporary repair.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 133,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror has a temporary repair.

Oil leak from rear of alternator.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 128,282 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside headlamp image poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 125,539 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside headlamp image poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 115,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,450 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2014 105,353 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 105,351 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 May 2012 100,838 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 93,594 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 93,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 880,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,710 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 70,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,143 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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RO02 UWS is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc 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 RO02 UWS, 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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What year was RO02 UWS registered?

RO02 UWS is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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