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CY08 EWC

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

180,591 mi
Last recorded180,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 EWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2017 180,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 163,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 163,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 147,465 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 147,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 125,302 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

battery secuity would benefit from attention

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2014 124,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

battery secuity would benefit from attention

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,326 miles

borderline wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

nearside front brake disc in very poor condition(new disc recommended)

slight binding in nearside front(attention recommended)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 100,326 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

borderline wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

nearside front brake disc in very poor condition(new disc recommended)

slight binding in nearside front(attention recommended)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

end of n/s/r spring incomplete

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,743 miles

end of n/s/r spring incomplete

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,974 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 56,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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CY08 EWC is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 CY08 EWC, 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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CY08 EWC is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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