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VN51 OBX

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

168,283 mi
Last recorded168,283 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 OBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 168,283 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 160,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 160,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 152,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 152,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both ends of steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 141,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 141,867 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear floor corroded ( not in prescribed area )

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 135,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 135,597 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight weep (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal is bent but doesn't effect operation

brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2018 125,534 miles

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired coil spring fitted upside down (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch hole an corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch hole an corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight weep (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal is bent but doesn't effect operation

brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,565 miles

Rear nearside tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,985 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 101,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 89,930 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 89,645 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

3 small chips middle of front screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery slightly loose

brake load valve linkage stiff but does move

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine corner cover broken/loose

exhaust front pipe flexi joint slightly corroded

front brake pads visually getting low, slight wear inner faces of discs

front to rear (lower) brake pipe slightly corroded in places

lower sump rusty

n/s and o/s lower arm bushes slightly split/have movement

n/s side sliding door wont open, front seats can be tilted for access to rear

n/s/f drop link, bottom boot slightly insecure

n/s/f seat back folded down

o/s/r brake sticking/catching slightly

rear seats folded down, back of van full

service light on

slight play in both steering rack arms, o/s worse

slight play o/s/f drop link, may knock?

slight play/knock in steering rack when rocked

underside of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,750 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 85,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,100 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 77,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,372 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 54,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 54,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,064 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Apr 2007 48,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

possible steering rack wear, loose feeling at steering wheel on slight rocking. no free play at all

Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,944 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 45,944 miles

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

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

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 OBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 OBX, 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 OBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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