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BK08 SHX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,170 mi
Last recorded130,170 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 SHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 130,170 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti roll link dust cover slightly damaged and has slight play

Offside Rear brake cable cover in poor condition

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both side brake discs corroded

Rear radius arm bush slightly worn

under vehicle and suspension component's corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,929 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 120,929 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 30kg/f (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (NOT TRACK ROD END) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,588 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 110,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,171 miles

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))

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 104,171 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside slight play in steering rack.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside slight play in steering rack.

Fail 29 Jun 2017 96,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside slight play in steering rack.

Offside slight play in steering rack.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 76,814 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 64,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,441 miles

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,708 miles

front wipers worn

Fail 27 Jun 2012 40,708 miles

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

front wipers worn

Pass 31 May 2011 29,134 miles

play in steering rack

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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BK08 SHX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BK08 SHX, 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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BK08 SHX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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