MOT Status
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127,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle wet underneath when tested
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front inner tie rod joint worn
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
small chip on screen zone b
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front inner tie rod joint worn
Nearside Rear tyre bald on edge and out of shape
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
small chip on screen zone b
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering wheel feels loose
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering wheel feels loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
spare tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
EML/spanner light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
spare tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner
nsf steering inner joint has slight play
nsr tyre starting to deteriorate
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nsf tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords
nsr tyre sidewall perishing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nsf tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords
nsr tyre sidewall perishing
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV08 UBL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?
BV08 UBL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 2008.
Is BV08 UBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV08 UBL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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