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AJ08 PCX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,424 mi
Last recorded97,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,546 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,798 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,639 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,119 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 61,119 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 57,262 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,048 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

offside rear tyre bald on inner tread. 175/70/14

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,542 miles

front brake discs and pads starting to show signs of wear.

offside front tyre going bald on inner tread. 175/70/14

rear tyres perishing around tread and walls.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,398 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 PCX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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