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BV08 OCX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,945 mi
Last recorded126,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 126,945 miles

Offside Rear tyre low tread and worn on the inside

Fail 14 Jan 2022 126,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre low tread and worn on the inside

Pass 30 Jan 2021 117,691 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 107,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 107,845 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front gear box mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear cover broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged and center rear covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front c/v joint very noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2018 101,514 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 101,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,750 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,748 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front outer wall damaged

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,178 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2016 86,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,799 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 77,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf nsr tyres loww

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,101 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH ON INNER WALL

Fail 13 Jun 2014 70,101 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH ON INNER WALL

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,491 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,491 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 52,626 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,012 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 43,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OCX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

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

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