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DU08 RHJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,201 mi
Last recorded208,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 208,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 197,674 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 197,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 190,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 188,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2017 181,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 160,513 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 160,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

number plate lamp dim

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2015 139,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

number plate lamp dim

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2014 119,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

non ob mirror missing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 119,733 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

non ob mirror missing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,161 miles

o/s head lamp damaged.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,198 miles

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

slight distortion o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,671 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very muddy underside

Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,671 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

very muddy underside

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 RHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

DU08 RHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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