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EF55 XHP

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,155 mi
Last recorded103,155 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 XHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2015 103,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,026 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 86,746 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 78,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,238 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 69,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,249 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 57,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,877 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 38,263 miles

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

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 XHP is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EF55 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

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

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