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SP52 OPZ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,406 mi
Last recorded70,406 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 OPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 70,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 68,610 miles

Oil leak

rear offside tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2013 67,465 miles

nearside front drop link has slight play

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 67,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front drop link has slight play

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 66,130 miles

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 May 2012 66,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 63,052 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 62,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both front flexys rusty

n/s steering arm slight play

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 21 May 2010 59,890 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 59,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 55,133 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 55,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 48,280 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 48,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,438 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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SP52 OPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP52 OPZ, 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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What year was SP52 OPZ registered?

SP52 OPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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