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EF55 OHJ

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,167 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated on sidewalls

nearside front headlamp bracket is broken but unit is not totally insecure

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2017

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb not fitted properly (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside wishbones (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated on sidewalls

nearside front headlamp bracket is broken but unit is not totally insecure

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2016 69,103 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 69,013 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber holder (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,267 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 44,267 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,277 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,319 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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EF55 OHJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF55 OHJ, 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 EF55 OHJ registered?

EF55 OHJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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