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BT08 RVR

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 68,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 59,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 56,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 53,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 51,748 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 48,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 40,690 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 1 May 2018 40,690 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

front brake discs corroding slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 19 May 2017 39,841 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 39,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 38,912 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 38,912 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 37,726 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,959 miles

Front brake discs worn.

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

Pass 21 May 2013 34,779 miles

Cut in nsf tyre outer wall, no cords showing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 May 2012 27,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,801 miles

centre rear seat belt plastic cover missing but seat belt still operating correctly

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 RVR is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BT08 RVR, 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 BT08 RVR registered?

BT08 RVR is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 RVR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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