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SJ18 YCC

2018 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,550 mi
Last recorded128,550 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 YCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 128,550 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,684 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 117,683 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/16c 99/97h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 114,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 3mm & worn @ inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seep @ front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low (added 2ltr to conduct test)

glow light warning on dash illuminated

Fail 29 Feb 2024 114,065 miles

Daytime running lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 3mm & worn @ inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seep @ front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low (added 2ltr to conduct test)

glow light warning on dash illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,837 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mounting slightly tight

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/ 60/ 16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 97,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting slightly tight

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/ 60/ 16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,345 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 57,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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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SJ18 YCC is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 53,388 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 SJ18 YCC, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ18 YCC registered?

SJ18 YCC is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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