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SY52 RDZ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,893 mi
Last recorded140,893 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 RDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 140,893 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded but solid.

Front subframe corroded but solid.

Nearside Floor corroded at front.

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

Offside floor corroded at front.

Oil leak.

Fail 3 Apr 2019 140,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front lower suspension arms corroded but solid.

Nearside Floor corroded at front.

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

Offside floor corroded at front.

Oil leak.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 134,507 miles

Offside sill slightly corroded.

Underside slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 134,506 miles

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

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

Offside sill slightly corroded.

Underside slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,729 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 125,140 miles

play in steering inner joints

Fail 19 Feb 2016 125,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering inner joints

Pass 20 Feb 2015 120,288 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 114,710 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 114,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Anti-freeze level low

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,161 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 104,161 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF TRACK ROD HAS EXCESIVE PLAY AT INNER JOINT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,185 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 96,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 90,937 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,163 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,036 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 78,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 64,802 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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SY52 RDZ 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 65%.

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 SY52 RDZ, 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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SY52 RDZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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