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BR02 JEF

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,285 mi
Last recorded99,285 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 JEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,285 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake close to insufficient reserve travel

steel brake pipes covered in greases

Fail 24 Sep 2025 99,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake close to insufficient reserve travel

steel brake pipes covered in greases

Pass 9 Sep 2024 97,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ok for now (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake starting to stick slightly ,,will need attention shortly

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 95,102 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 95,102 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flixi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,499 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 76,359 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 71,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,144 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,316 miles

fuel cap in poor condition damaged

rear exhaust joint blowing

Fail 8 Jun 2016 60,309 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel cap in poor condition damaged

rear exhaust joint blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,124 miles

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 18 Jun 2013 37,137 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,994 miles

offside headlamp lower bracket broken/loose

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,386 miles

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)

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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BR02 JEF is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BR02 JEF, 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 BR02 JEF registered?

BR02 JEF is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is BR02 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR02 JEF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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