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DN57 ZHO

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,344 mi
Last recorded162,344 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 ZHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 162,344 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from turbo

Pass 19 Jan 2018 153,374 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust rubber missing

sub frame bent

Fail 8 Jan 2018 152,906 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust rubber missing

sub frame bent

Pass 16 Aug 2016 143,812 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 143,811 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,498 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 128,498 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,354 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 86,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,660 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 67,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,087 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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DN57 ZHO 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 DN57 ZHO, 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 DN57 ZHO registered?

DN57 ZHO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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