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BU18 LJF

2018 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,771 mi
Last recorded115,771 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 LJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 115,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 110,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,240 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 94,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 71,509 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 71,506 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,788 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,283 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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BU18 LJF is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 53,388 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 BU18 LJF, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU18 LJF registered?

BU18 LJF is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 April 2018.

Is BU18 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 LJF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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