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SC51 VXA

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,809 mi
Last recorded114,809 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 VXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,809 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2019 114,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floor / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,929 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 110,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,097 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,823 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 99,777 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,292 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 96,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,719 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,961 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,904 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,556 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,763 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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SC51 VXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Grey 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 SC51 VXA, 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 SC51 VXA registered?

SC51 VXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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