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YE52 REC

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

174,645 mi
Last recorded174,645 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 REC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 174,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 169,464 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2021 169,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

no reverse lights

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2020 161,747 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 161,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 158,565 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 158,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 151,016 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 150,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 141,145 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 141,145 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 132,027 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 132,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 123,633 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 123,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,351 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 121,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 112,802 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 112,802 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,287 miles

Dashboard display erratic

Exhaust rear box has a minor leak of exhaust gases around tailpipe joint

Exhaust rear box outer skin is breaking away

Idle speed erratic

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limits

Fail 4 Dec 2009 92,287 miles

Dashboard display erratic

Exhaust rear box has a minor leak of exhaust gases around tailpipe joint

Exhaust rear box outer skin is breaking away

Idle speed erratic

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limits

Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,308 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Slight wear/play evident in steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2008 70,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorating

Idle erratic

Screw in nearside front tyre

Slight wear/play evident in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2007 55,985 miles

screen damage under 40 mmin b zone

Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,784 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 28,014 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
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YE52 REC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YE52 REC, 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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YE52 REC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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