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BF08 HZJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,148 mi
Last recorded81,148 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 81,148 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Both sides front shock absorbers light misting of oil

Both sides rear shock absorbers corroding

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Chip to windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,166 miles

Both sides rear shock absorbers corroding

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Chip to windscreen

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,910 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Front brake pads look to be wearing thin

Rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,437 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin

Fail 29 Jul 2022 57,437 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin

Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,492 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,857 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,301 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 50,300 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,624 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake flexi ferral slighty corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,624 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake flexi ferral slighty corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,928 miles

rear brake pads low

slight brake bind on nsr wheel

wipers deteriated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,986 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,750 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,576 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,156 miles

front tyres 3.5mm o/s/f lower on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 4,957 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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BF08 HZJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF08 HZJ, 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 BF08 HZJ registered?

BF08 HZJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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