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BT08 XSJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,579 mi
Last recorded136,579 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 136,579 miles

Vehicle under body slightly rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2023 136,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under body slightly rusty

Pass 31 May 2019 131,481 miles

Under vehicle slightly corroded suspension and exhaust no leaks found advisory only at the moment

Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,691 miles

Front front head lamp poor lighting

Rear rear lamps stickers over the lamps

Pass 28 Jun 2016 118,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,775 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 96,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 5 Sep 2013 81,759 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,970 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,396 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XSJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

BT08 XSJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 XSJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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