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SC51 VYH

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,330 mi
Last recorded166,330 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 VYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 166,330 miles

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

wipers not parkig correctly intermitent

Fail 26 Mar 2015 166,330 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

wipers not parkig correctly intermitent

Pass 15 Mar 2014 156,151 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2012 131,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 131,209 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 131,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bonnet damaged.

off side blade torn

off side front centre cap missing

off side rear door damaged.

sump corroded heavily and starting to leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 127,773 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 104,465 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 104,465 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 85,649 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2007 85,649 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 69,037 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,037 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 VYH is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SC51 VYH, 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 VYH is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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