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BL08 JZV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,497 mi
Last recorded175,497 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 175,497 miles

Coolant leak waterpump ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 175,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak waterpump ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 164,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 151,200 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 151,195 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 137,485 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 137,485 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 129,595 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 121,558 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 121,356 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 113,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight playin n/s rack end

Pass 18 Jun 2011 88,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BL08 JZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 JZV, 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 JZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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