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AJ08 RBX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,763 mi
Last recorded163,763 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 163,763 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill collision damage.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 148,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 148,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tri-lobe (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 133,114 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 124,431 miles

osr tyre

slight in bottom ball joint

slight play in wishbone bush

strong smell of diesel but no leak found

Pass 31 Oct 2018 117,422 miles

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

n/s/f inner steering rack arm has slight movement.

o/s/f suspension arm front bush has slight movement.

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

wiper motor park position intermittent.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 117,422 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f inner steering rack arm has slight movement.

o/s/f suspension arm front bush has slight movement.

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

wiper motor park position intermittent.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 112,590 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 112,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,633 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,101 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2012 83,101 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,579 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,579 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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 RBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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