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DU55 NWY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,883 mi
Last recorded147,883 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 NWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 147,883 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe clip damaged

radiator damaged

spare wheel safety rope missing

Fail 11 Feb 2013 147,883 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

3 passenger seats fitted

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe clip damaged

radiator damaged

spare wheel safty rope missing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 138,035 miles

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

radiator damaged

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 2 Feb 2012 138,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

radiator damaged

slight play in lower steering column bush

spare tyre flat?

Pass 4 Feb 2011 119,216 miles

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

front discs in worn condition, pads have material on them but may make a noise when braking where they are starting to pick up on rust.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 119,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front discs in worn condition, pads have material on them but may make a noise when braking where they are starting to pick up on rust.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 105,957 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,825 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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DU55 NWY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU55 NWY, 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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DU55 NWY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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