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YE08 BSU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,977 mi
Last recorded140,977 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 BSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 140,977 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 134,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 134,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 119,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow around tail pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 104,568 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow around tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,229 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 84,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,869 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 73,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F trye bald on inner edge

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,191 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,191 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine management warning light on

Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,692 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,692 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,044 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil on min

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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YE08 BSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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