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VK52 PVJ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,363 mi
Last recorded154,363 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 PVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 154,363 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 154,363 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 150,786 miles

3rubber grommets missing from o/s/floor

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

abs sensor fitted to n/s/f has wires cut but van has no abs

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leak

van verymuddy underside

Fail 14 Nov 2011 150,786 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

3rubber grommets missing from o/s/floor

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

abs sensor fitted to n/s/f has wires cut but van has no abs

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leak

van verymuddy underside

Pass 6 Aug 2010 139,124 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Fail 4 Aug 2010 139,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s inner driveshaft boot holed

rear tyres wearing inner & outer edges of tyre

wipers not parking

Pass 9 Nov 2009 132,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,324 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 91,224 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 67,325 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 56,382 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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VK52 PVJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK52 PVJ, 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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VK52 PVJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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