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BU18 LNY

2018 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 LNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 99,483 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust back box damage

Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 92,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 79,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 64,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering slightly noisy lock to lock

Pass 17 Feb 2021 45,783 miles

Front Screen chipped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 45,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Screen chipped

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 LNY is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LNY, 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.

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What year was BU18 LNY registered?

BU18 LNY is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is BU18 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 LNY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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