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DN08 SZT

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,934 mi
Last recorded164,934 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 164,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 153,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 153,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 140,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front wiper blade damaged

Oil leak ()

oil light on

spare wheel missing

Fail 27 Apr 2017 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front wiper blade damaged

Oil leak ()

oil light on

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Apr 2016 111,703 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner egdes

oil leaks

oil light on dash

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Apr 2016 111,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner egdes

oil leaks

oil light on dash

spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,157 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,518 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,008 miles

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 SZT is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

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

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