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AJ08 PHF

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 132,756 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 132,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,355 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,009 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 122,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod/drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight noise from steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 108,991 miles

noise from steering column

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 108,985 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noise from steering column

Pass 22 Jun 2018 98,940 miles

noisy steering column not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 91,907 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)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 81,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,396 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,660 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 36,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs appear heavily worn/lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge/2mm recommend tracking check

service light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,817 miles

front discs appear heavily worn/lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge/2mm recommend tracking check

service light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,561 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 PHF is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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