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SP02 TEU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

132,382 mi
Last recorded132,382 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 TEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 132,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 132,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 127,961 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded not in zone

Nearside Rear floor corroded not in zone

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside speed sensor ring broken

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

Rear valance corroded not in zone

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 127,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded not in zone

Nearside Rear floor corroded not in zone

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside speed sensor ring broken

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

Rear valance corroded not in zone

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 123,976 miles

Corrosion some brake pipes

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 4 Nov 2015 123,971 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe in several places (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion some brake pipes

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,935 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

play in inner rack joints

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 119,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,580 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 113,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 108,745 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,807 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 103,759 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 97,447 miles

rear tyres perished

slight play at n/s steering arm

slight play at o/s steering arm

Fail 12 Oct 2010 97,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak fron top of engine, quite wide spread so must wash down and recheck

p/s wiper hitting scuttle panel

rear tyres perished

slight play at n/s steering arm

slight play at o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,196 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)

Oil leak

n/ss/f wheel speed sensor broken

Fail 2 Oct 2009 88,196 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

n/ss/f wheel speed sensor broken

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 59,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 59,159 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded but not holed

handbrake would benifit from adjustment

Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,725 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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SP02 TEU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 SP02 TEU, 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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SP02 TEU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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