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BL08 JYV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,518 mi
Last recorded132,518 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 132,518 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from front flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in hinge (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear sidewall perished and badly cracked

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 122,613 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating discs also pitted and wearing thin (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rears (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from front flexi (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened inner pads on fronts (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in hinge (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear sidewall perished and badly cracked

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 111,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front registration plate slightly damaged

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 111,307 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front registration plate slightly damaged

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,096 miles

front number plate is slightly damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,073 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 103,073 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,767 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 100,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 97,057 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 97,032 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal anti slip worn and incomplete.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,667 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 66,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BL08 JYV 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 53.3%.

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 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 BL08 JYV, 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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BL08 JYV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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