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AP08 NYZ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

247,403 mi
Last recorded247,403 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 247,403 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 247,376 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 233,662 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front wheel arch trim missing

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch trim missing

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 233,662 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front wheel arch trim missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch trim missing

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 208,255 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.

4. Nearside front bumper damaged, no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

5. Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 207,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch, trim missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.

4. Nearside front bumper damaged, no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

5. Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 183,615 miles

Nearside Outer cv gaiter very worn

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount worn

Fail 20 Jun 2016 180,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequatley suported

Pass 6 Jul 2015 156,160 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 156,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 131,665 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 131,665 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still suported

Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,822 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 84,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 62,125 miles

poor pattern on ns dip beam

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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AP08 NYZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AP08 NYZ, 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 NYZ registered?

AP08 NYZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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