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BV08 OBP

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 146,212 miles

E M light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 146,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

E M light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,385 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,538 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,312 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,312 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre feathered

o/s/f wheel out of line

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,368 miles

acc. damage o/s/f

screen cracked but not affecting veiw of road

Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

acc. damage o/s/f

screen cracked but not affecting veiw of road

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,923 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 25,923 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BV08 OBP is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV08 OBP, 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 BV08 OBP registered?

BV08 OBP is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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