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DU08 RBX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,767 mi
Last recorded153,767 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 RBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 153,754 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 153,269 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 153,264 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 152,509 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 152,502 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 151,590 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 151,585 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 150,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 150,209 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 150,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 149,175 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 149,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 140,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 132,601 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 132,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 123,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 113,846 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2014 113,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,730 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,729 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,279 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Sep 2012 92,259 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)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,593 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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DU08 RBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RBX, 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 DU08 RBX registered?

DU08 RBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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