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AP08 BFK

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,067 mi
Last recorded152,067 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 152,067 miles

Both rear road wheels slight buckle

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

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

Small chip on windscreen - within tolerances

Pass 12 Jun 2017 139,888 miles

Engine management light on

N/s headlamp condition poor

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 139,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

All 4 tyres very worn on inner edges

Engine management light on

N/s headlamp condition poor

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,242 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 117,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,409 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes worn and perishing

os gearbox oil seal has slight leak

slight play in osf steering rack end

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,841 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,841 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 76,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 76,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 67,540 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 67,539 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2011 66,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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AP08 BFK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP08 BFK, 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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AP08 BFK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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