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VN52 DNU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

116,228 mi
Last recorded116,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 DNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 116,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2012 116,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 111,428 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 111,423 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 111,377 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 9 Dec 2010 110,174 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 104,185 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 104,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 94,334 miles

N/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

O/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2008 94,334 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

N/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

O/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2007 82,966 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 82,689 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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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VN52 DNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 VN52 DNU, 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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VN52 DNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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