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VN51 NXB

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,555 mi
Last recorded132,555 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 NXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 132,555 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X member (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod/rack (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis excessive damage (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,005 miles

Clutch pedal grip missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside door handle broken

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2015 128,000 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal grip missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside door handle broken

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2015 127,788 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure damaged (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside door handle broken

clutch pedal grip missing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 120,281 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 120,279 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 109,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 109,844 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake disc excessively pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 105,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine mount excessively deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2012 105,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine mount excessively deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,791 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,426 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 89,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 79,255 miles

No spare tyre.Drivers mirror insecure.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 79,255 miles

No spare tyre.Drivers mirror insecure.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 772,395 miles

Front brake pads low.N/S/F and O/S/R on limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 772,395 miles

Front brake pads low.N/S/F and O/S/R on limit.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

letters incorrectly spaced on front number plate

Pass 16 Aug 2005 58,936 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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VN51 NXB 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 50%.

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 VN51 NXB, 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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VN51 NXB is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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