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DN08 OET

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,104 mi
Last recorded176,104 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 176,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 176,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 172,282 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 172,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 156,433 miles

ALL 4 TYRE VALVES ARE DETEROIRATED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

CLUCTH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

EXHAUST -REAR SILENCER CASING SPLIT

LOWER ENGINE AND GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 156,433 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

ALL 4 TYRE VALVES ARE DETEROIRATED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

CLUCTH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

EXHAUST -REAR SILENCER CASING SPLIT

LOWER ENGINE AND GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 141,125 miles

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

steering colume/rack has a clonk but has no free play at steering wheel or any joints

Fail 29 Sep 2016 141,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

steering colume/rack has a clonk but has no free play at steering wheel or any joints

Pass 24 Sep 2015 126,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,129 miles

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

noise from stering column but no play found

Fail 25 Sep 2014 112,129 miles

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

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

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

noise from stering column but no play found

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 91,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,688 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight cracking on inner wall

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,774 miles

exhaust rubber fixing missing

front disc 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 OET 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 OET, 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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DN08 OET is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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