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L8 HYD

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,097 mi
Last recorded174,097 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 174,097 miles

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2025 174,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2025 174,082 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened springs both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 170,976 miles

oil cooler pipe slight leak of oil

Fail 16 Oct 2024 170,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil cooler pipe slight leak of oil

Pass 25 Oct 2023 165,846 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 165,846 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 164,656 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,968 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 72,966 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 150,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 146,155 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 140,796 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,922 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 92,117 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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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L8 HYD is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 L8 HYD, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L8 HYD is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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