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DN08 TCX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,588 mi
Last recorded136,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 136,588 miles

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

windscrean damaged n/s

Fail 2 Jun 2020 136,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

windscrean damaged n/s

Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,228 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,119 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Aug 2018 117,119 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted worn thin & dropped out of carrier (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Aug 2017 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,894 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,978 miles

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

eml light on

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,697 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,697 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning light is on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,263 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,263 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,508 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 TCX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

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

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