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DE55 RUV

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,983 mi
Last recorded171,983 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 RUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 171,983 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 148,559 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 148,458 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 121,993 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Significant play in nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints

nearside rear shock absorber has negligible damping effect. advise replacement

windscreen has several stone chips. None that affect the drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Jan 2017 121,980 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Significant play in nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints

nearside rear shock absorber has negligible damping effect. advise replacement

windscreen has several stone chips. None that affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 31 Dec 2015 94,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 30 Dec 2015 94,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 3 Jan 2015 67,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 67,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed/perished

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,468 miles

exhaust back box corroded and blowing

front brake pads low (can't fully see) and discs corroded/worn

n/s/f tyre 84 h, other 3 88h xl

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

n/s/f tyre worn low, 2.5-3mm and bald on edges

n/s/f wiper hits scuttle trim

n/s/r shocker damp/misting

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and outer wall

n/s/r tyre low inner edge, 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre has wear inner edge, 3mm

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and outer wall

service light on

slight hole/grease leak n/s outer cv boot

slight play/slack bottom of hand brake and travel high

spare tyre flat

traces of oil leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2012 41,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box corroded and blowing

front brake pads low (can't fully see) and discs corroded/worn

n/s/f tyre 84 h, other 3 88h xl

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

n/s/f tyre worn low, 2.5-3mm and bald on edges

n/s/f wiper hits scuttle trim

n/s/r shocker damp/misting

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and outer wall

n/s/r tyre low inner edge, 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre has wear inner edge, 3mm

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and outer wall

service light on

slight hole/grease leak n/s outer cv boot

slight play/slack bottom of hand brake and travel high

spare tyre flat

traces of oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer cv gaitor small hole leaking abit of grease

spare tyre low on pressure and tyre wall weakend from running low

Fail 15 Dec 2011 36,074 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer cv gaitor small hole leaking abit of grease

spare tyre low on pressure and tyre wall weakend from running low

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,092 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,213 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 26,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE55 RUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 DE55 RUV, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE55 RUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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