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BL57 WFZ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

241,787 mi
Last recorded241,787 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 241,787 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 241,768 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 239,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 239,846 miles

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork support bush (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 225,042 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in steering rack mountings - advise replacement

rear exhaust corroded + slight leak

Fail 24 Feb 2018 224,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring broken n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in steering rack mountings - advise replacement

rear exhaust corroded + slight leak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 213,547 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and 3m

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroding

slight play to both front inner steering arms

Fail 28 Feb 2017 213,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges and 3m

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroding

slight play to both front inner steering arms

Pass 20 Feb 2016 206,460 miles

slight play to steering rack support bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2015 196,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 170,089 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 170,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 92,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 8,406 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 8,406 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 7,671 miles

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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BL57 WFZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BL57 WFZ, 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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BL57 WFZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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