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DL57 BCK

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 BCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020
Pass 7 Oct 2019 164,207 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Offside Front tyre inner edge of

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

Rear shocks damp

Pass 9 Oct 2018 158,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 158,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 151,498 miles

COOLANT LOW

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 151,498 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

COOLANT LOW

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 144,483 miles

Offside HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERN SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 5 Oct 2016 144,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERN SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 136,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play RACK (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SPARE WHEEL DEFECTIVE/FLAT

Fail 5 Oct 2015 136,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play RACK (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SPARE WHEEL DEFECTIVE/FLAT

Pass 8 Oct 2014 129,440 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,244 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 56,809 miles

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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DL57 BCK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DL57 BCK, 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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DL57 BCK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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