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BV57 BHO

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,556 mi
Last recorded147,556 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 BHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 147,556 miles

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

off side and near side rear tyres quite badly perishing

Fail 21 Nov 2024 147,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play near side steering rack inner drumstick joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear upper shock mount area rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

off side and near side rear tyres quite badly perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2023 143,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 142,560 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 142,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 132,498 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 132,498 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,062 miles

steering column clonk noted

Fail 11 Nov 2020 124,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steering column clonk noted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 114,584 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,642 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind noted

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner side

rear pads low

Fail 26 Oct 2018 104,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bind noted

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner side

rear pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,515 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,203 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,588 miles

rear exhaust poor/slight blow

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,016 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 43,719 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 43,719 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,272 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BV57 BHO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BV57 BHO, 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 BV57 BHO registered?

BV57 BHO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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