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EU55 TWY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,150 mi
Last recorded71,150 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 TWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,150 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside has slight bind - 29% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,144 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front are worn at edges and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arm inner ball joints

Fail 6 Sep 2016 68,144 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front are worn at edges and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arm inner ball joints

Pass 31 Aug 2015 64,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,131 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 59,131 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,392 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,060 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,703 miles

Advise front wipers split

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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EU55 TWY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EU55 TWY, 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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What year was EU55 TWY registered?

EU55 TWY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is EU55 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 TWY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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