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BL57 WHH

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,059 mi
Last recorded160,059 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 160,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 143,878 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 143,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 128,385 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 128,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 115,148 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,366 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge bald, not to cords/ply at time of test

Nearside Slight play in steering rack arm

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 112,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sidedoor cannot be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle to gain access to the rear passenger seats (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Bench back insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheels/brakes slightly binding

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge is bald, no cords/ply at time of test

Nearside Slight play in steering rack arm

No coolant in expansion bottle, topped up with water for MOT test

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

Pass 31 May 2017 106,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2017 106,999 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2016 91,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre also slightly cracking on sidewalls but not yet effecting structure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 91,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre also slightly cracking on sidewalls but not yet effecting structure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,352 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 76,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,539 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre wall cracking and scuffed.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,539 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R Tyre wall cracking and scuffed.

Pass 22 May 2013 43,536 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 43,536 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BL57 WHH is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WHH, 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 WHH is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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