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SH51 FWT

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,842 mi
Last recorded103,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 FWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 103,842 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 103,823 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 103,753 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various area's underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column has slight movement up and down

Suspect oil in cooling system

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,716 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

various body corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,716 miles

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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

various body corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,605 miles

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

Offside Rear slightly rough when rotated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 101,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slightly rough when rotated

Pass 19 Mar 2016 100,239 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 98,034 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 98,034 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 94,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 94,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,352 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside track rod inner ball has play

Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,347 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside track rod inner ball has play

Fail 30 Nov 2011 90,202 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brakepipes corroded

offside rear shock dust cover corroded

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,202 miles

front to rear brakepipes corroded

offside rear shock dust cover corroded

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,689 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly damaged.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 83,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly damaged.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 83,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

exhaust corroded at points but not blowing

front number plate slight crack & nearside front lip slight inscure

fuel tank straps corroded and oil leak from eng or box & n.s f & o.s.f & n.s.r & o.s.r brake pipe ends corroded

rear end floor corroded

strong advice nearside rear shocker leaking

strong advice play in steering wheel and rack ends

Pass 7 Jul 2009 74,660 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,090 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 65,076 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,994 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 50,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SH51 FWT is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH51 FWT, 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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SH51 FWT is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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