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BL08 OXM

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,449 mi
Last recorded164,449 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 164,449 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 164,449 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 148,459 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 148,119 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,760 miles

coolant leak stains by water pump

n/s washer jet partly blocked

Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2018 82,148 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,520 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,045 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 69,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 62,503 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,503 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,770 miles

Bothside front tyres badly worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 57,770 miles

Bothside front tyres badly worn on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,532 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OXM 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 OXM, 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 OXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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