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BT57 SVX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,317 mi
Last recorded196,317 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 196,317 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2012) 185/60R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is over 10 years old (2006) 185/60R15 88h ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is all mos 10 years old (2013)185/60R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 196,314 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2012) 185/60R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is over 10 years old (2006) 185/60R15 88h ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is all mos 10 years old (2013)185/60R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 196,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2012)185/60R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is over 10 years old (2006) 185/60R15 88H ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is all mos 10 years old (2013)185/60R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 181,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 181,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 164,365 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 164,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 155,580 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 155,580 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 142,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 130,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,012 miles

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished and nail in tread

Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,003 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished and nail in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2014 93,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,396 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,210 miles

nearside rear seatbelt receiver faulty(ref5.1 6)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,740 miles

both rear discs lipped

Fail 28 Nov 2011 61,740 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs lipped and corroded

both rear discs lipped

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,957 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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BT57 SVX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT57 SVX, 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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BT57 SVX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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