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DA08 OFT

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,994 mi
Last recorded74,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,994 miles

Bolt missing from map sensor

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

Hole in inlet manifold

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 74,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bolt missing from map sensor

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

Hole in inlet manifold

O/S Front track rod end is double nuted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2013 66,934 miles

Centre Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,542 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,530 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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DA08 OFT is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DA08 OFT, 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 DA08 OFT registered?

DA08 OFT is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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