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DN08 SVX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,267 mi
Last recorded133,267 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 133,267 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit in places

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,712 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 127,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 118,389 miles

Backbox outer skin slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 118,389 miles

Backbox outer skin slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,564 miles

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake effort only just met limit

Fail 1 Jul 2013 108,553 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 100,629 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 100,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,174 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,174 miles

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

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

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 SVX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

DN08 SVX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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