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BL08 KEJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,306 mi
Last recorded130,306 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 130,306 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 130,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 115,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,418 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 99,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,501 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective below limit inner edge ()

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear on the inner edge

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective below limit inner edge ()

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear on the inner edge

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,452 miles

Both front tyres, inner walls deteriorating with age

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,754 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,358 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 42,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in screen

n/s rear flexy brake pipe damaged by abs wiring

o/s front wheel rim damaged on inner edge

screen cracked outside the swept area and not in the drivers view

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,984 miles

chip in screen

n/s rear flexy brake pipe damaged by abs wiring

o/s front wheel rim damaged on inner edge

screen cracked outside the swept area and not in the drivers view

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 KEJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KEJ, 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 BL08 KEJ registered?

BL08 KEJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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