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BP57 HJU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,655 mi
Last recorded141,655 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 HJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,655 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 133,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 133,405 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 121,904 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 121,904 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,309 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on edge

Fail 13 Dec 2013 119,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

nearside rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,916 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 92,916 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,282 miles

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

rear discs well worn

Fail 12 Jan 2011 40,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs well worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs well worn

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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BP57 HJU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BP57 HJU, 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 BP57 HJU registered?

BP57 HJU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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