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BL57 DXU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 DXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2015 80,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,273 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,632 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,965 miles

offside and nearside front wheel arch liners insecure and excessively worn due to fouling on tyres

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

slight movement found in both steering arms (tie-rods)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 58,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

offside and nearside front wheel arch liners insecure and excessively worn due to fouling on tyres

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

slight movement found in both steering arms (tie-rods)

slight oil leak from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,275 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 26 Jan 2011 42,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

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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BL57 DXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 BL57 DXU, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL57 DXU registered?

BL57 DXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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