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AP08 ZRV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,051 mi
Last recorded188,051 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 188,051 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 188,051 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 182,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 176,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear brake backplates wet, maybe a sign of leaking inside

Pass 21 Jun 2021 48,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 163,248 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 163,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 151,059 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 151,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 137,293 miles

osf and nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2018 137,921 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf and nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,909 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 22 Aug 2017 124,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 23 Aug 2016 111,116 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

front brake discs and pads getting low

Fail 23 Aug 2016 111,116 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

front brake discs and pads getting low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,532 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,077 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 85,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

tracking out

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,721 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,636 miles

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 ZRV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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