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DN08 SZK

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

207,628 mi
Last recorded207,628 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 207,628 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 207,627 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 193,920 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 186,198 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside (5.3.2 (b))

chip in screen

Fail 22 Oct 2019 186,198 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside (5.3.2 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 5 Oct 2018 174,750 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 174,750 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 160,008 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 160,008 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 141,332 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 141,332 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 141,329 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 135,110 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 135,110 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 130,471 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 119,084 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 119,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 100,303 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 100,303 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 86,234 miles

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

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

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

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o/s/f tyre on 3mm 175/70/14 t

Pass 25 Jun 2011 86,234 miles

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

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o/s/f tyre on 3mm 175/70/14 t

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 SZK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

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

Is DN08 SZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 SZK shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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