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BK08 YLP

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,979 mi
Last recorded130,979 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 130,979 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside front tyres have very heavy wear on edges

rear exhaust mounting missing but still supported

Fail 23 Aug 2017 130,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside stop (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by offside rear fog (1.2.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside front tyres have very heavy wear on edges

rear exhaust mounting missing but still supported

Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,613 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 126,612 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,121 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 110,121 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 88,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 88,614 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,375 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 69,375 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,953 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 58,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,408 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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BK08 YLP is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YLP, 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 YLP is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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