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YB55 YGR

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

193,102 mi
Last recorded193,102 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 YGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 193,102 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 193,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 176,752 miles

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

all 4 tyres approaching legal min[1.6mm]

Fail 28 Jun 2016 176,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all 4 tyres approaching legal min[1.6mm]

Pass 25 Jun 2015 161,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 161,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 149,800 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2013 133,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 133,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 120,359 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 120,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,622 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 105,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,416 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly worn.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs slightly worn inner surfaces.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,228 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Number plates not showing supplying outlet name and postcode or BSAU145d marking

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,228 miles

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

Number plates not showing supplying outlet name and postcode or BSAU145d marking

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,693 miles

both front tyres are wearing close to the legal tread depth limit

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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YB55 YGR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YB55 YGR, 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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YB55 YGR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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