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CL56 RAF

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,684 mi
Last recorded166,684 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL56 RAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 166,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return pipe on engine block gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 166,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return pipe on engine block gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 155,910 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 155,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 146,089 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 143,974 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view undersized replacement mirror fitted (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 143,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 134,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 134,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,666 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 109,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 102,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 102,728 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,079 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,685 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 34,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,392 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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CL56 RAF is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc 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 CL56 RAF, 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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What year was CL56 RAF registered?

CL56 RAF is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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