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VN51 OBM

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,138 mi
Last recorded169,138 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 169,138 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 169,138 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 162,646 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 162,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 160,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 158,848 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 144,415 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 144,415 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 132,382 miles

front discs and pads are badly worn

n/s/r tyrew worn slightly on inside

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 132,382 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs and pads are badly worn

n/s/r tyrew worn slightly on inside

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,169 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 121,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 109,031 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 109,031 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres are worn on insides and are close to the legal limit

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 96,339 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

Fail 13 Mar 2008 83,904 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 83,904 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 71,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 55,781 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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VN51 OBM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OBM, 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 OBM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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