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BJ05 OLR

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,117 mi
Last recorded85,117 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 85,117 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 85,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 81,566 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 81,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure bolts loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 77,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 77,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 69,271 miles

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

both rear brake pipes rusty but not pitted

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Fail 5 May 2015 69,270 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes rusty but not pitted

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,188 miles

very slight play in inner end of steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,738 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,952 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 38,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,867 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,372 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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BJ05 OLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ05 OLR, 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 BJ05 OLR registered?

BJ05 OLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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