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AJ55 VLY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,570 mi
Last recorded155,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 155,570 miles

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

o/s rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 20 Jan 2017 155,540 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 28 Jan 2016 147,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 140,205 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 131,470 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 131,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 117,747 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 117,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 103,354 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,179 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,116 miles

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)

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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AJ55 VLY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ55 VLY, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ55 VLY registered?

AJ55 VLY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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