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YC08 ZFW

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,409 mi
Last recorded141,409 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 ZFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 141,409 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 141,409 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 136,549 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame signs of corrosion non excessive at present

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 136,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame signs of corrosion non excessive at present

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 128,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 128,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,270 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has minor damage

Fail 4 Apr 2018 117,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has minor damage

Pass 5 May 2017 114,280 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 May 2017 114,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge distorted and inner wall badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 111,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,032 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,118 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 97,116 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,791 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,100 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 51,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YC08 ZFW is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YC08 ZFW, 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 YC08 ZFW registered?

YC08 ZFW is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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