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CY08 FPP

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2023 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,337 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 118,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 109,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 89,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 80,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside offside front abs rings corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,580 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 76,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs corroded/pitted/worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 66,329 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs corroded/pitted/worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,777 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 56,043 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 56,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,542 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disc in slight poor condition

front lower engine mount bush starting to debond

slight oil weep from gearbox

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 FPP is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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