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VA02 JXJ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,148 mi
Last recorded184,148 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 JXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2018 184,148 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair(weld has not burnt into sill structure) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Mudguard insecure wheel arch trim insecure ()

Offside Rear floor holed but outside prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe near joint (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 173,440 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2017 173,394 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 161,284 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 161,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 140,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,352 miles

Offside front, top strut mounting bearing assembly sticking.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 132,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front, top strut mounting bearing assembly sticking.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 126,812 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 126,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 119,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 119,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 103,618 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 103,618 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,143 miles

slight play in steering rack and pinion

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,904 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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VA02 JXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VA02 JXJ, 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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VA02 JXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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