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BW57 GZD

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,052 mi
Last recorded157,052 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 GZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 157,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter damp

gear box oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 157,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases basket pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter damp

gear box oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 149,056 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust blowing (flexi)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 149,056 miles

exhaust blowing (flexi)

Fail 15 Feb 2015 148,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

emmisions not tested due to exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 136,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,018 miles

Nearside & Offside rear brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 112,457 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 112,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,170 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BW57 GZD 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 BW57 GZD, 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 BW57 GZD registered?

BW57 GZD is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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