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SD02 GSZ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

184,360 mi
Last recorded184,360 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 GSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 184,360 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides lamps deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted wrong (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

underside corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 179,022 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side require polish (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 179,021 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking rear of engine dripping off sump (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side require polish (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 174,420 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres different aspect ratio

oil leak

play both sides inner rack

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 174,420 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear tyres different aspect ratio

oil leak

play both sides inner rack

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 168,898 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 168,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 150,426 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 150,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2012 137,434 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 130,184 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisy(drums)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 130,184 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brakes noisy(drums)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 121,622 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 121,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 111,036 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 111,036 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 103,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 101,907 miles

3 x wheel trims missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and has nail in tread area

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight leakage from offside outer c.v. gaitor

some/slight free play/movement felt in offside steering

Pass 17 Jul 2006 94,774 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 94,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
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SD02 GSZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SD02 GSZ, 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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SD02 GSZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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