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DU08 PWJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,621 mi
Last recorded248,621 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 PWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 248,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 242,202 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 242,198 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2020 233,138 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 233,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019
Fail 13 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER HOLED ON FRONT END (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 208,645 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt does not lock in to stalk

Nearside loading door does not open

Rear wheel trims missing

new retaining clip fitted to n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 20 Feb 2018 208,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake lever not moving

Nearside Rear seat belt does not lock in to stalk

Nearside loading door does not open

Rear wheel trims missing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 184,313 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk surround missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel trim missing

Fail 21 Feb 2017 184,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Rear seat belt stalk surround missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel trim missing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 160,567 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 160,567 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 136,991 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded

N/S/R outer b/pad low

N/S/R shock absorber getting abit damp

Rear inner b/pads worn low and nearing limits of wear (esp N/S/R, appears to be ON limit of wear)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 136,991 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded

N/S/R outer b/pad low

N/S/R shock absorber getting abit damp

Rear inner b/pads worn low and nearing limits of wear (esp N/S/R, appears to be ON limit of wear)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,009 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres near wear limit

rear exhaust box badly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 72,229 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

damage to o/s/r tyre

front brake discs deteriorating and pitted

spare wheel not fitted to rack,thread seized.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,229 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/r tyre

front brake discs deteriorating and pitted

spare wheel not fitted to rack,thread seized.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,166 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,877 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 46,877 miles

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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DU08 PWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DU08 PWJ, 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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DU08 PWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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