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BT55 BBU

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

223,666 mi
Last recorded223,666 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 BBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 223,666 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 209,086 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 209,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 202,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e/m/l light on

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 202,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings n/s/f and o/s/f (2.2.B.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 195,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 178,795 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in tie rods

Fail 6 Feb 2014 178,795 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in tie rods

Pass 18 Jan 2013 162,008 miles

oil leaks

rear box rusty

slight play both tie rods

slight play os ball joint

Pass 13 Feb 2012

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Oil leak

wiper blades split

Pass 12 Jan 2011
Fail 10 Jan 2011

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 106,858 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 106,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall [not to ply].

Fail 10 Dec 2008 78,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall [not to ply].

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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BT55 BBU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 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 BT55 BBU, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT55 BBU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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