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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
batteruy loose
ns and os rear shocks corroding
nsr front to rear brake pipe corroding
osr brake pipe corroding
slight play in nsr wheel bearing
Direction indicator not working nsf (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working ns (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Macpherson strut likely to fail osf top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. os (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
batteruy loose
ns and os rear shocks corroding
nsr front to rear brake pipe corroding
osr brake pipe corroding
slight play in nsr wheel bearing
EML on
all flexi brakehose ferrules corroding
battery loose
front bumper loose
front subframe corroding
ns and os rear brake pipes corroding
rear shocks damp
slight leak on exhaust and system corroded
slight play in both tie rods
slight play in nsr wheel bearing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr tyre (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort ns and os (3.7.B.6a)
front bumper loose
front subframe corroding
ns and os rear brake pipes corroding
EML on
all flexi brakehose ferrules corroding
battery loose
rear shocks damp
slight leak on exhaust and system corroded
slight play in both tie rods
slight play in nsr wheel bearing
eml light on
front discs worn
ns and osr flexi brake hoses corroded
nsf tyre worn on outer sidewall
nsr brake binding slightly
nsr tyre wearing on inner edge
osf mac bearing slight play
rear exhaust leaking
slight play in nsr wheel bearing
slight play in steering rack
underside covered in mud/concrete
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator not working osr (1.4.A.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working osf (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp osr (1.1.A.3f)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint osf (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns and os front (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
eml light on
front discs worn
ns and osr flexi brake hoses corroded
nsf tyre worn on outer sidewall
nsr brake binding slightly
nsr tyre wearing on inner edge
osf mac bearing slight play
rear exhaust leaking
slight play in nsr wheel bearing
slight play in steering rack
underside covered in mud/concrete
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering rack slight play in both sides
underside of vehicle badly coated in mud
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering rack slight play in both sides
underside of vehicle badly coated in mud
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front both sides shock absorbers little damping effect
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front both sides shock absorbers little damping effect
1.n/s/f wheel arch cover missing 2.slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack tierod ball joints
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
1.n/s/f wheel arch cover missing 2.slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack tierod ball joints
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
n/s/f wheel arch cover missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
n/s/f wheel arch cover missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake discs worn and pitted
nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and wear on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake discs worn and pitted
nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and wear on inner edge
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight play nearside rear wheel bearing
offside front lower wishbone mounting slightly distorted
1.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked
1.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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BJ54 NBZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 BJ54 NBZ, 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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BJ54 NBZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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