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DN08 GKJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,548 mi
Last recorded210,548 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 GKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 210,548 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 204,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear quite bad (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Nov 2017 204,592 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear quite bad (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 197,867 miles

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 195,026 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 169,760 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 153,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 153,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 139,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 109,417 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 109,417 miles

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

N/S front inner edge worn.

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 GKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKJ, 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 DN08 GKJ registered?

DN08 GKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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