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DN08 BFX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,990 mi
Last recorded114,990 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 BFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 114,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 114,990 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,873 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,687 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

E M L Light on

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

E M L Light on

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,510 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 100,510 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/F Tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 94,557 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/F Tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 79,523 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 79,523 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 74,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,317 miles

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

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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DN08 BFX 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 62.5%.

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 DN08 BFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN08 BFX registered?

DN08 BFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is DN08 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 BFX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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