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AE58 BXL

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,685 mi
Last recorded184,685 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 BXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 184,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box detreriated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area sump appears very corroded in places and poss pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber and clutch pedal rubbers deteriating

engine cover fitted obscuring view to some components

spare tyre bald on inner outer treads

steering little knotchy on lock to lock test

Fail 16 May 2019 184,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box detreriated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area sump appears very corroded in places and poss pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber and clutch pedal rubbers deteriating

engine cover fitted obscuring view to some components

spare tyre bald on inner outer treads

steering little knotchy on lock to lock test

Pass 13 Jun 2018 184,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 184,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 176,002 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 163,958 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 17 Jan 2015 148,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

STRONG ADVISE offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 133,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 120,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,278 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 90,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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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AE58 BXL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 AE58 BXL, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE58 BXL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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