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EF55 XHT

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,722 mi
Last recorded85,722 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 85,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 85,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,096 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 81,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,695 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 77,693 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe by rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,564 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 76,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,262 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 71,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,580 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,931 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 64,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,186 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 29,186 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 XHT is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

EF55 XHT is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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