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YJ03 NCB

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,090 mi
Last recorded175,090 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 175,090 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Mar 2015 175,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 157,921 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 142,318 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 142,318 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 124,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2011 124,265 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted (ok for MOT)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 117,855 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in steering rack N/S and O/S

Pass 4 Sep 2008 117,855 miles

Slight play in steering rack N/S and O/S

Pass 22 Aug 2007 104,690 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2007 104,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2006 88,884 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 88,882 miles

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

non obligotory mirror missing

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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YJ03 NCB is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 YJ03 NCB, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ03 NCB is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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