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YE08 BPY

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,309 mi
Last recorded84,309 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 BPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,309 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 84,309 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,538 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 74,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,831 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 68,831 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 63,795 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 63,793 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 54,331 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,469 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 49,469 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 44,761 miles

Front wipers don't always park

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar tie rod ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front light scratching to surface of zone A

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

There is no spare wheel

wheel covers fitted to all wheels limiting inspection of brake and wheel components

Fail 19 Nov 2015 44,761 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Front wipers don't always park

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar tie rod ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front light scratching to surface of zone A

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

There is no spare wheel

wheel covers fitted to all wheels limiting inspection of brake and wheel components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,002 miles

eng man light on /spare wheel missing

Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,995 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YE08 BPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YE08 BPY, 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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YE08 BPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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