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VN51 NXO

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,989 mi
Last recorded181,989 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 181,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Steering slightly tight when turning one way

Fail 5 May 2021 174,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Steering slightly tight when turning one way

Pass 27 Apr 2020 167,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes surface (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes have been covered in grease.

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring inspection.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 121,087 miles

Both rear brakes have slight fluctuations in service brake.

Offside front tie rod has slight play in its ball joint.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 121,051 miles

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

Both rear brakes have slight fluctuations in service brake.

Offside front tie rod has slight play in its ball joint.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 112,140 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,109 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside front lower ball joints have lift in them

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside rear wheel slightly distorted outer rim

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light is on

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink boots split

nearside and offside front outer sills paint chipped and slightly corroded

nearside and offside steering rack arm inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,768 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,435 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 87,424 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 76,962 miles

diesel leaking on engine

Fail 25 Oct 2007 63,200 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,073 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 49,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
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VN51 NXO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN51 NXO, 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 NXO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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