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AJ08 PGF

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre Main Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Exhaust Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Shoulder, Also Outer Sidewall Wear / Deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle & Attachment Brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vauxhall Spanner Malfunction Light on

Fail 12 Feb 2021 94,158 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter Housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre Main Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Exhaust Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Shoulder, Also Outer Sidewall Wear / Deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle & Attachment Brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vauxhall Spanner Malfunction Light on

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,490 miles

'Vauxhall' Fault light on dash

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Sections (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 89,490 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

'Vauxhall' Fault light on dash

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Sections (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 79,771 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 79,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 72,556 miles

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 Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly TOP MOUNT BUSH (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 63,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,030 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,659 miles

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

off side rear tyre cut slight in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust box deteriorated

strongly advised front wipers intermitant parking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,698 miles

both front tyres inner shoulders wearing

Fail 22 Mar 2013 37,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres inner shoulders wearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,706 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre run off

Fail 16 Mar 2012 28,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre run off

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,780 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 19,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PGF 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 61.1%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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