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DN08 TFE

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 98,998 miles

Offside Front Drivers mirror back missing!!

Offside Front Suspension leg (shock absorber ) starting to weep fluid recommend replace soon

Pass 28 Dec 2017 95,118 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 95,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,363 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 90,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2x exhaust rubber mounts missing

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,322 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 87,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 82,778 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 78,849 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,747 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 73,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 73,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 73,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear light lense broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

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 TFE 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 57.1%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

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

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