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AP08 TYX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,540 mi
Last recorded130,540 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 121,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 106,526 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,331 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 102,331 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,755 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective Lower front ()

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,621 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,621 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge (tracking ??)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 74,010 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,456 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 65,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,641 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,057 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear brake discs wearing and unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

nearside front wheel rim inner edge dented

offside front plastic wheel arch trim and front grille taped in place

plastic inner sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

van body lined preventing a full inspection of the rear floor and upper suspension mounting points

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 TYX 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 71.4%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

AP08 TYX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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