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AJ08 PLU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,290 mi
Last recorded125,290 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,290 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 18 Apr 2018 125,289 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded at rear.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,513 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded at rear.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,987 miles

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2015 93,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 93,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

clutch release bearing noisey

coolant level low

long hand brake travel

o/s/f tyre badley worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,489 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brakes noisy

Fail 3 Apr 2014 79,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs and pads worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brakes noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,004 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,004 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,507 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AJ08 PLU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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