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AY02 LHW

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,442 mi
Last recorded157,442 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 157,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (lower) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring cup locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (lower) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front inner rack - end joints have slight movement

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

steering wheel has slight up and down movement

window screen has various small stone chips

Pass 14 Dec 2018 155,280 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge (tyre)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 155,271 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge (tyre)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 154,973 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 154,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 142,439 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 142,439 miles

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)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 126,445 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 114,604 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F & N/S/F TYE RODS.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,938 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2013 108,938 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 101,531 miles

Both inner track rod ends slight wear

Pass 4 Oct 2011 97,158 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 97,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,151 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,124 miles

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

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 2 Oct 2009 76,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,615 miles

rear inner feeds corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear inner feeds corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,648 miles

Offside rear trye starting to bulge in tread

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 51,938 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 5 May 2006 41,275 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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AY02 LHW is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AY02 LHW, 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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AY02 LHW is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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