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AJ08 OYB

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,700 mi
Last recorded237,700 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 OYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 237,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 229,719 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 229,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 192,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 152,415 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE IN TREAD AREA

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION

Fail 21 Feb 2013 152,415 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE IN TREAD AREA

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 111,881 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 111,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 77,065 miles

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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AJ08 OYB is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ08 OYB, 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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What year was AJ08 OYB registered?

AJ08 OYB is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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