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BJ08 NKE

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,033 mi
Last recorded75,033 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 NKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 64,201 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 63,920 miles

Indicator switch inoperative operation of n/s inop. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,268 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drivers door check strap broken

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from front and rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 47,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,312 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 30,425 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 17 May 2018 25,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 23,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 13,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,842 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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BJ08 NKE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BJ08 NKE, 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 BJ08 NKE registered?

BJ08 NKE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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