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WJ08 RGZ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,899 mi
Last recorded235,899 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 235,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 219,069 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 219,068 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 208,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

STEERING RACK FEELS ROUGH AND MAY NEED REPLACING.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 208,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

STEERING RACK FEELS ROUGH AND MAY NEED REPLACING.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 193,016 miles

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

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

Slight play in inner track rod ends/steering rack area

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 13 Aug 2015 193,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Slight play in inner track rod ends/steering rack area

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 20 Aug 2014 169,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear on brake pedal antislip pad

Pass 8 Nov 2013 151,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 122,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,188 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rearsilencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 82,556 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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WJ08 RGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ08 RGZ, 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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WJ08 RGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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