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SC51 GWO

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

166,724 mi
Last recorded166,724 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 GWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 166,724 miles

Brake pedal creaking when applied

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 166,695 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)

Brake pedal creaking when applied

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 165,194 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front to rear including rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

oil leak

underside components including prescribed areas corroded not considered excessive

Fail 19 Feb 2016 165,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front to rear including rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

oil leak

underside components including prescribed areas corroded not considered excessive

Pass 2 Mar 2015 157,284 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 157,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 149,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers do not auto park and have to be parked manually

Fail 28 Feb 2014 149,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers do not auto park and have to be parked manually

Pass 23 Feb 2013 142,043 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers not parking automaticly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,063 miles

rear exhaust crroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 84,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust crroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 125,084 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 125,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 114,713 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 114,713 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 107,500 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 107,489 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,802 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 99,802 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 90,449 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,451 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 83,449 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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SC51 GWO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SC51 GWO, 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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SC51 GWO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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