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GV55 XXM

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,075 mi
Last recorded171,075 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 171,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn very low on inner edge

Steering rack very worn advise overhaul

clutch peddle rubber missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 171,057 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Brake (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in centre (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn very low on inner edge

Steering rack very worn advise overhaul

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 164,802 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 151,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 144,184 miles

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

offside front cv gaiter is slightly loose

Pass 21 Sep 2010 133,690 miles

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are worn

front windscreen wipers are not fully clearing the screen

offside rear light is damaged

refer to section 2 overleaf

stone chip front windscreen out of swept area

Pass 24 Sep 2009 125,772 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 125,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 110,751 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 110,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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GV55 XXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV55 XXM, 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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GV55 XXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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