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SM02 BOF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,545 mi
Last recorded89,545 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 BOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 89,545 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,366 miles

slight play in steering rack

vehicle appears to be burning oil slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2010 83,349 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine light on

engine oil leak

heatshield loose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,112 miles

movement at offside driveshaft inner diff bearing

offside front wheel arch spat missing

slight oil leak at gearbox

Fail 20 Jan 2009 74,112 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

movement at offside driveshaft inner diff bearing

offside front wheel arch spat missing

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F & N/S/F & O/S/R road wheels damaged [bashed]

O/S/R door stay catch on door burst

Small cuts at O/S & N/S front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber [came off]

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F & N/S/F & O/S/R road wheels damaged [bashed]

O/S/R door stay catch on door burst

Small cuts at O/S & N/S front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Feb 2007 49,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,224 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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SM02 BOF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM02 BOF, 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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SM02 BOF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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