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BD54 VPT

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,784 mi
Last recorded244,784 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 244,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 front to rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 229,283 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 229,283 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 205,517 miles

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre wearing on the inside edges

Fail 25 Aug 2015 205,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre wearing on the inside edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 182,266 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 182,030 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

both inner cv gaitors secured but allowing grease to escape recommend metal clips

Pass 29 Aug 2013 157,805 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 130,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 114,258 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 114,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,278 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,256 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,256 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,634 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BD54 VPT is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 BD54 VPT, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD54 VPT is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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