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DU08 RFO

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,073 mi
Last recorded116,073 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,073 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 116,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 111,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,198 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 99,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,537 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,184 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,187 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,571 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,767 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 57,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre 2-3mm on inner edge

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

anti-slip provision on brake & clutch pedal slightly worn

Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,831 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre 2-3mm on inner edge

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

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

anti-slip provision on brake & clutch pedal slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,330 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 RFO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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