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BT08 FXJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,772 mi
Last recorded160,772 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 160,772 miles

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

Front Wheel Arch Moulding Missing Both

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 160,772 miles

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

Front Wheel Arch Moulding Missing Both

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 154,866 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 154,865 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper mechanism tight in operation (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides of van (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 148,882 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 142,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 142,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 132,405 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play bothside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 132,401 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play bothside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a bulge on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 117,953 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,837 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 93,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 83,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,883 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 70,883 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,578 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,578 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,917 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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BT08 FXJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT08 FXJ, 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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BT08 FXJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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