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BV08 OLK

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,499 mi
Last recorded167,499 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 167,499 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 167,499 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 158,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 158,301 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 144,437 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 130,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track bar ball joint has play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged metal brake pipe/hose rusting (2.2.D.2b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam axle bushes perished and split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 112,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,015 miles

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

Registration lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,385 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 38,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 12,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,378 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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BV08 OLK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLK, 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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BV08 OLK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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