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BL04 RLV

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,670 mi
Last recorded142,670 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 RLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 142,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Fail 7 Feb 2020 142,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Fail 3 Feb 2020 142,566 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 132,417 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 123,205 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,155 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

both front track rod end inner arms has play

both side rear brake pipes corroded

misting of oil

offside front and rear tires wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2016 123,155 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f track rod end inner boot is excessively damaged (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

both front track rod end inner arms has play

both side rear brake pipes corroded

misting of oil

offside front and rear tires wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 118,675 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,808 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 112,808 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,442 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 106,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,440 miles

Number plate light dim

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,281 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,045 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,518 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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BL04 RLV is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BL04 RLV, 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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BL04 RLV is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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