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BL08 VPE

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,302 mi
Last recorded60,302 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,260 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 60,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,659 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 47,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wall damage

Fail 19 Jul 2016 43,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wall damage

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 32,953 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,177 miles

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

n/s/f tyre excess wear on inner edge

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 VPE 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

BL08 VPE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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