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CY08 BYL

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,701 mi
Last recorded83,701 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 BYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 83,701 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,985 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 80,985 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi blowing

Fail 28 Jul 2022 73,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust flexi blowing

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,200 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 68,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 65,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 61,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,658 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 59,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,313 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 54,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip wearing

front brake discs inner surface corroding and getting lipped

gear box damp

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight knocking through steering

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,026 miles

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip wearing

front brake discs inner surface corroding and getting lipped

gear box damp

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight knocking through steering

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,940 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,420 miles

front anti roll bar link boots deteriorating

o/s/r indicator shows white light

rear exhaust mount splitting

slight damage to n/s/r sill

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Pass 12 Nov 2011 35,585 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 35,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CY08 BYL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CY08 BYL, 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 CY08 BYL registered?

CY08 BYL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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