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BN55 NLM

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,844 mi
Last recorded149,844 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 149,844 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 149,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 148,368 miles

exhaust rusty but not blowing

Fail 18 May 2016 148,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty but not blowing

Pass 19 May 2015 144,273 miles

backbox of exhaust is corroded and the outer skin is broken

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 144,273 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

backbox of exhaust is corroded and the outer skin is broken

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 138,870 miles

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

Nearside front inner rack end joint has slight play

Fail 14 May 2014 138,870 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front inner rack end joint has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2013 132,743 miles

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

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

nearside front side light deterioated

Pass 2 May 2012 128,338 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 121,325 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 121,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 104,510 miles

chips to screen

damage to nearside front wheel rim

nearside rear tyre near legal limit

nearside seatbelt slow to retract

scratches to screen

slight play to steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2010 104,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

chips to screen

damage to nearside front wheel rim

nearside rear tyre near legal limit

nearside seatbelt slow to retract

scratches to screen

slight play to steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2008 82,991 miles

brake discs worn and corroding

chips to screen

nearsde seat belt slow to reatract

rear brakes noisey

rear indicators discolouring

wipers poor

Fail 8 Nov 2008 82,991 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs worn and corroding

chips to screen

nearsde seat belt slow to reatract

rear brakes noisey

rear indicators discolouring

wipers poor

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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BN55 NLM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BN55 NLM, 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 BN55 NLM registered?

BN55 NLM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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