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BL04 RWU

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,847 mi
Last recorded98,847 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 RWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,381 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,413 miles

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

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,413 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,632 miles

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

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 28 Jun 2011 73,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,380 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 66,275 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,468 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 62,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,017 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 RWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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