MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Spare tyre defective ()
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Spare tyre defective ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Spare tyre defective ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Spare tyre defective ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Spare tyre defective ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
brake pipes undersealed
Ball joint has excessive play both front steering rack arms (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
brake pipes undersealed
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
b pipes undersealed
discs scored
oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside rear tyre perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN51 OGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 OGX, 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 OGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 February 2002.
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