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AP08 JHF

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,453 mi
Last recorded192,453 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 JHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 192,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 191,785 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 188,875 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 188,872 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 174,823 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 155,902 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing around inside edge of tread

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 136,705 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 136,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 122,024 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 116,210 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 24 May 2012 95,381 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 72,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 JHF 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 76.9%.

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 AP08 JHF, 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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What year was AP08 JHF registered?

AP08 JHF is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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