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EF56 NFH

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,107 mi
Last recorded99,107 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 NFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 99,107 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracks around tread close to cords in places

Offside mirror repaired with tape

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 99,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear tyre cracks around tread close to cords in places

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror repaired with tape

Offside parking brake reading a bit low

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside mirror repaired with tape, view to rear is alright.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 96,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside mirror repaired with tape, view to rear is alright.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,125 miles

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside brake back plates

Front tyres smooth inside edges of raised tread

Offside mirror taped up but still secure

Fail 25 Sep 2018 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside brake back plates

Front tyres smooth inside edges of raised tread

Offside mirror taped up but still secure

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,396 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 91,396 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,225 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,222 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,222 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,083 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,083 miles

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre smooth inside raised tread

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,623 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 42,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,776 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 31,544 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 31,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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EF56 NFH is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 EF56 NFH, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF56 NFH is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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