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YB08 XEG

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,500 mi
Last recorded90,500 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 XEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,500 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 90,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusted & small blow

Fail 27 Sep 2018 82,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusted & small blow

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,043 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,806 miles

rear exhaust box has slight blow from exit pipe and is rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2014 48,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2013 39,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,144 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,864 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 18,864 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YB08 XEG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YB08 XEG, 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 YB08 XEG registered?

YB08 XEG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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