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DE08 YJV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,122 mi
Last recorded97,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,122 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge. advise immediate replacement

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2016 72,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge. advise immediate replacement

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2015 46,261 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rear box beginning to corrode

Fail 18 Jul 2015 46,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rear box beginning to corrode

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and heavily worn on inner edge. advise replacement

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and heavily worn on inner edge and perishing and nail in tread. advise immediate replacement

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,909 miles

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

gearbox oil seal leaking

offside outer tyrewall worn

Fail 23 Jul 2014 22,909 miles

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

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

gearbox oil seal leaking

offside outer tyrewall worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,504 miles

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2013 17,504 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front and rear tyrewalls damaged

Pass 20 May 2011 8,628 miles

n/s front tyrewall damage

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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DE08 YJV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE08 YJV, 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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DE08 YJV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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