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YE08 RJJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,339 mi
Last recorded119,339 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 119,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 119,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,528 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,930 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust box rusty

spare wheel missing

wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 86,928 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust box rusty

spare wheel missing

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 196,322 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 196,321 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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 146,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,282 miles

front bumper damage but no sharp edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2012 75,663 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wor very low inner edge - BORDERLINE PASS

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 RJJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc 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 YE08 RJJ, 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 YE08 RJJ registered?

YE08 RJJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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